SageAgainstTheMachine Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 I err on the side of precaution - I take one of the ACE I generics for mild hypertension. I'm aware of the metabolic problems with statins. An excellent resource is The Pill Book: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display...n=9780553593402 There is a lot to be said for the statin compounds, but they have their own set of problems, and reducing lipid intake as the first thing goes a long way. I've noticed a flurry of ads on tv recently for the fenofibrates to reduce triglycerides - TriCor, and another brand name. Read up on them, and approach any prescribing of them with *strong* skepticism. Generic Omega-3 supplements do a bang-up job of knocking down triglyceride levels - but use them cautiously - they can raise blood glucose levels and have a propensity to cause bleeding. If you have a diabetic condition, or a subtle blood disorder that shows excess protein fragments, go slow there. "I hope I die before I get old" - The Who
DC Tom Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 I err on the side of precaution - I take one of the ACE I generics for mild hypertension. I'm aware of the metabolic problems with statins. An excellent resource is The Pill Book: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display...n=9780553593402 There is a lot to be said for the statin compounds, but they have their own set of problems, and reducing lipid intake as the first thing goes a long way. I've noticed a flurry of ads on tv recently for the fenofibrates to reduce triglycerides - TriCor, and another brand name. Read up on them, and approach any prescribing of them with *strong* skepticism. Generic Omega-3 supplements do a bang-up job of knocking down triglyceride levels - but use them cautiously - they can raise blood glucose levels and have a propensity to cause bleeding. If you have a diabetic condition, or a subtle blood disorder that shows excess protein fragments, go slow there. And here I figured you'd never give up that state-of-the-art "bleeding with leeches" treatment of your childhood...
stuckincincy Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 And here I figured you'd never give up that state-of-the-art "bleeding with leeches" treatment of your childhood... The leech and its' curative benefit for wounds is established. I was never deeply wounded. The usual treatment depending on the complaint was a) a glass of ginger ale soda pop. Several - which was generous, considering it went for 25 cents per quart. b) a slathering of Vicks Vap-o-Rub upon the chest. c) increased consumption of root vegetables. d) an egg. f) saltine crackers. g) colloidal oatmeal bath. h) an enema.
mead107 Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 The leech and its' curative benefit for wounds is established. I was never deeply wounded. The usual treatment depending on the complaint was a) a glass of ginger ale soda pop. Several - which was generous, considering it went for 25 cents per quart. b) a slathering of Vicks Vap-o-Rub upon the chest. c) increased consumption of root vegetables. d) an egg. f) saltine crackers. g) colloidal oatmeal bath. h) an enema. H
stuckincincy Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 H Remember coming across and looking at that thing in the closet?
UConn James Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Matty, funny you mention pears as the character in your profile has never tried one. Pineapples have the worst texture. A nice ripe Bosc pear is nearly unbeatable. Only if you eat the husks. Got whole fresh pineapples the last few times we cooked a ham. Don't know how I'm ever going to eat the canned Dole anymore.... Taking a nutrition, then a botany class in close conjunction was really cool. Developed a whole appreciation for fruits and veg that I had never had before. In the time since, working with and eating them has taken a new tack. Cutting open tomatoes, sectioning an orange, and taking off from there, seeing the honeybee in such a different light.... I mean, I try hard not to sound too wonkish when explaining these things to my niece and nephew to try to get them to see beyond their video games, but how else do you describe the sclerids in a perfectly ripe pear or the hesperidium sacs in citrus? Nature is so beautiful. And, yes gringo, that may have something to do with it with the mangos, but even so.... Cantalope has never been a favorite either. Just don't like the taste.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Cantalope has never been a favorite either. Just don't like the taste. Yeah...honeydew is 10 times better and just a little bit more expensive.
The Dean Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 I love most fruit. I'm not a big fan of kiwi or mangoes, but I can eat them. I like my peaches, plums and pears hard and bitter...like my women. Seriously, I don't like mushy fruit. I despise canned fruit cocktail or most any canned fruit. I like to keep bananas, strawberries, blueberries (or blackberries or raspberries, etc) to put on my cereal (or pancakes or french toast) in the morning. Nuts are a good addition, too. Few things are more refreshing than fresh pineapple or watermelon. Both are good soaked in vodka.
Philly McButterpants Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Love: Nectarines, Watermelon, bananas, pink grapefruit Hate: Apricots, plums, golden delicious apples
GoodBye Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Honeycrisp apples rule! 100% agree. They are the best tasting apples out there. I love most fruits but my favs are watermelon, nectarines, fresh pineapple, apples and grapes. Least favorite, mango. I think they taste like pitch.
The Dean Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 100% agree. They are the best tasting apples out there. I love most fruits but my favs are watermelon, nectarines, fresh pineapple, apples and grapes. Least favorite, mango. I think they taste like pitch. Another who doesn't like mango. It seems we are in the minority.
Chef Jim Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Another who doesn't like mango. It seems we are in the minority. You should try it fermented.
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 Few things are more refreshing than fresh pineapple or watermelon. Both are good soaked in vodka. Yes. If you chop up a pineapple and let it soak with vodka, something really great will happen after about three or four weeks. You get a really delicious smooth-tasting pineapple martini.
MattyT Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 Matty, funny you mention pears as the character in your profile has never tried one. Haha...I forgot about the episode in the Italian market.
taterhill Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 For the love of all you hold dear...please...nobody post the headband picture. What did you say?
CowgirlsFan Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 Strawberries, bananas, and grapes Strawberries,bananas,blueberries,red delicious apples,grapes AND all others but NO cantelope!!
Jim in Anchorage Posted June 18, 2010 Author Posted June 18, 2010 I err on the side of precaution - I take one of the ACE I generics for mild hypertension. I'm aware of the metabolic problems with statins. An excellent resource is The Pill Book: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display...n=9780553593402 There is a lot to be said for the statin compounds, but they have their own set of problems, and reducing lipid intake as the first thing goes a long way. I've noticed a flurry of ads on tv recently for the fenofibrates to reduce triglycerides - TriCor, and another brand name. Read up on them, and approach any prescribing of them with *strong* skepticism. Generic Omega-3 supplements do a bang-up job of knocking down triglyceride levels - but use them cautiously - they can raise blood glucose levels and have a propensity to cause bleeding. If you have a diabetic condition, or a subtle blood disorder that shows excess protein fragments, go slow there. You must set a hell of a attractive table. Are fenofibrates to be served with a red or white wine? Amazed no one mentioned tomato's here except UConJames who apparently dissects rather then eats them.[yes they are a fruit]
BuffaloBud Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 Favs - first peach of the season, Winesap apples. When blueberries are in season I'll eat them like a bear getting ready for winter. Cincy - My SIL, who is a master herbologist, has me taking something for my pre-hypertension. Can't remember what it is off the top of my head. I will try to remember and drop you a note over the weekend as to what it is.
The Dean Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 Oh - if you suffer from gout - I take a tablespoon of black cherry juice per day. I've gone through it all - allopurinol, NSAIDS, diet restrictions and so on. For years. I have found that the recommendation of cherry juice to be an effective prophylactic, combined with a low purine diet. I take these, twice a day: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S95PSA They help, but they aren't a cure-all.
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