Prescription Until January !
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 18, 2015 2:28am CST
Yesterday , when I got the result of my medical laboratory exams , I felt weak seeing that my cholesterol is above the normal level. 
All the rest though were on normal level including my blood sugar . 
I know , some of you will say , I am really stubborn that’s why , eating some fatty foods still . 
I tried much, to be honest , however , when there are occasions I can’t control eating my favorite lechon and rich foods .
And the doctor gave me a prescription until January because she said the next month , December, is a month of eating ! And we both laughed out loud because it is so true ! 
Now , I am back to drinking my hot green tea after every meal . I noticed that when I was drinking it after every meal my cholesterol was normal , though of course I avoid eating the fat of the pork .
All the rest though were on normal level including my blood sugar .
I know , some of you will say , I am really stubborn that’s why , eating some fatty foods still .
I tried much, to be honest , however , when there are occasions I can’t control eating my favorite lechon and rich foods .
And the doctor gave me a prescription until January because she said the next month , December, is a month of eating ! And we both laughed out loud because it is so true !
Now , I am back to drinking my hot green tea after every meal . I noticed that when I was drinking it after every meal my cholesterol was normal , though of course I avoid eating the fat of the pork .19 people like this
18 responses
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
18 Nov 15
I would prefer to renounce to fatty food than to use cholesterol prescriptions. There are food that helps to lower the bad cholesterol, barely, oat, nuts, beans, dark chocolate (
), garlic, baby spinach, olive oil. Try to introduce them in your diet.
), garlic, baby spinach, olive oil. Try to introduce them in your diet.6 people like this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
18 Nov 15
Self-control is so important for good health and I need to work hard on that at this time and for the rest of my life.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
19 Nov 15
The latest I've read that natural fats keep us healthy.. Like butter and coconut oil.. Dr Mercola has some interesting info..Well, better do your own research..
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
19 Nov 15
@SIMPLYD - Here is some advice from Dr Mercola.. By the way, I am 70 and eat butter and coconut oil every day, but avoid margarine and sugar and white flour
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You might be missing the valuable benefits of full-fat foods if you're eating low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Nov 15
Really ! Oh that's goods news then , because i love butter as filling for my sandwich . I would sometimes spread butter first then top it with something sweet like blueberry jam . It's delicious ! 
Though , i don't eat them everyday because the butter is said to be of cholesterol and the jam bad for the blood sugar ,
But that is if you are already more than 40 year old .
Though , i don't eat them everyday because the butter is said to be of cholesterol and the jam bad for the blood sugar ,
But that is if you are already more than 40 year old . 2 people like this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Nov 15
@buenavida This is really good news . Now i can always have butter on my sandwich without worrying that it would raise my cholesterol .
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@UmiNoor (4483)
• Malaysia
20 Nov 15
I've never had my cholesterol level tested before. I would guess that it should be high too because I just love fried food. What's the point of living a long life when you cannot enjoy eating the good delicious rich food that are so easily available? But everything in moderation.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Nov 15
Oh Hi ! So finally you are back here too ! Nice to see you .
Maybe you should also have to have your cholesterol tested . Having it in high level could be fatal . You can have a heart attack all of a sudden because it's asyptomatic .
And you are correct , what's the use of living when you cannot enjoy the delicious foods .
But they should really be done in moderation and couple it with lots of exercise .
But they should really be done in moderation and couple it with lots of exercise . 1 person likes this
@lmpandey (71)
• New Delhi, India
18 Nov 15
If you reduce the consumption of fat in your diet and start walking 4 kilometers a day, your cholesterol level will come down. In my opinion, you need to start walking, it will also help you in maintaining your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. thanks
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
Actually , i can exercise at night . However , i can't anymore because i am already so tired when i arrive home from work in the evening . I just exercise on weekends but i know that is still lacking .
My only problem is my cholesterol . The BP and blood sugar , they're normal.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Indeed . And yes the prescription always help in lowering my cholesterol whenever it gets over the normal level. Of course couple with that is avoiding fatty foods .
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
No my dear . You can have high cholesterol but with low BP like mine .
My cholesterol gets high when i really can't control eating those fatty foods . So now, i will be drinking hot green tea after every meal again , because that helped me in washing whatever cholesterol laden food i have eaten .
But i am glad i was given the medication so i can be sure my cholesterol can be controlled from getting over the normal .
And so i will now avoid fatty foods .
And so i will now avoid fatty foods . 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
The doctor said an at least 30 minute exercise everyday would be a big help . But since i have my full time job from 8 am to 6:30 in the evening , i would be too tired already to do that on weekdays .
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
19 Nov 15
I hope you manage your cholesterol without medication.. But yes, lechon is not good. Try to stay away from that mouth watering food..lol
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Nov 15
But it's only occasionnaly , like every two months or more than that .
@meowanji (193)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
My grandma is stubborn too, she likes eating fatty foods which is bad for her. When we tell her to stop she'll say, she wants to eat what she wants while she's still alive. "Masarap ang bawal" she always says that.
And I hope you're fine now.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
And true enough that is what older people says like my father .
But as for me , i think it is just a matter of it's because there's an occasion where there are foods i do not eat everyday , so i eat them .
Though , on everyday basis , i avoid eating the fat of the pork , the skin of the chicken , although sometimes i also eat the crispy skin of chicken . 
Though , on everyday basis , i avoid eating the fat of the pork , the skin of the chicken , although sometimes i also eat the crispy skin of chicken . 
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
well, i think drinking tea from the young avocado leaves may also decrease the blood sugar levels. I am not so sure about this though
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
@ridingbet Actually i have know that a few years ago when i had my mammography at a modern clinicat the MOA area . Theold doctor who formerly worked in the US and my townmate also , told me that he is diabetic . Yet he doesn't take medication except that okra drink in the morning .
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
@SIMPLYD yes, I also saw that on FB; soaking a few okra and let it stay overnight,then drink it in the morning.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
19 Nov 15
oh ! You have to eat less fried chicken which I remember you like most .Over here people eat tea oil (not from green tea tree )to lower the cholesterol.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Nov 15
It isn't just food however with cholesterol. Your body may just be producing it. Good luck with getting it under control.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Nov 15
Yes, try it , because it's a very healthy drink with lots of health benefits . Drink it hot because it's effective in washing those fats that we have eaten .
I used to drink it at least 3 times a day . But it seems during the past month , i got lazy drinking it .
Now , i have to go back.
I used to drink it at least 3 times a day . But it seems during the past month , i got lazy drinking it .
Now , i have to go back. 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Nov 15
Of course i want lechon ! It's my favorite .
If there's one faty food i can't resist , it's lechon . Anyway , i seldom eat it since it's only on occasions when there is lechon .
If there's one faty food i can't resist , it's lechon . Anyway , i seldom eat it since it's only on occasions when there is lechon .