Mon, Jan-14-02, 23:01
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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There is some evidence that in fact reducing insulin levels through lowcarbing will reverse some of the damage that may have been done. Dr. Atkins mentions this in the 1999 edition of New Diet Revolution, but doesn't really explain why. In Protein Power Lifeplan, the Eades go into more detail in the Chapters on Cholesterol and Antioxidants.
There are other dietary things you can do as well. Eat less animal fats and high fat dairy, and eat more monounsaturated fats from olive oil, olives, raw nuts and seeds and avocados (watch the carb counts). Mono's will help to raise the level of HDL, the so-called "good" cholesterol. HDL's help to carry away the sticky plaque to the liver, where it can be processed and eliminated from the body.
You might consider adding antioxidants to your current supplement routine. Again, both Atkins and PP Lifeplan recommend various nutrients in their books. In particular, vitamins C and E, as well as selenium, co-enzyme Q10 and alpha lipoic acid. Check here for good information about antioxidants and health.
Doreen
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