Why is it so hard to find good (emphasis on good) information on the ‘net unless you already sort of know the answer? Case in point: I just had a physical and my bloodwork says my cholesterol is okay but my triglycerides are a little high. For every page containing useful and (probably) true information about diet and lifestyle changes to help lower triglycerides, there are a dozen trying to sell me their special fish oil with Omega 3s that are better than that other guy’s Omega 3s, and a dozen more with old wives’ tales or non-information. I really don’t know that much about nutrition, but I do know when someone is trying to sell me fish oil! This is going to be bad, by the way. I live for carbohydrates, especially white rice (I am Japanese so I will say it is genetic), and I am supposed to be cutting back on those.
As for today’s events of the generally regarded as noteworthy variety, I really don’t have that much to say about either one.
I’m running out of feminine hygiene jokes about Apple’s iPad (I had completely forgotten about that ahead-of-its-time MadTV sendup; link may or may not work by the time you click it). Like most Apple products, it’s eye-catching and has that cool gadget cachet. Like most Apple products, it’s also somewhat overpriced. And unfortunately, like one other Apple product, you’re stuck with AT&T if you want 3G service. Still a deal breaker in my world. Also, the manic rah-rah Apple fanboys/fangirls are getting on my nerves, as they always do. Folks, it’s hardware, not a religion.
I haven’t watched any video from the State of the Union address yet. I’ll look for some highlights and bullet points before I go to bed. Prez, just a reminder that your new-guy free pass is just about expired. Obama fanboys/fangirls get on my nerves even more than the Apple fanboys/fangirls.
(NaBloPoMo | January ’10: 27 of 31)
I’ve looked at the new iPad and for once Apple has come out with a product that doesn’t tempt me in the least!
**mingle**
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Even after several days of reviews and more in-depth looks, I’m still not sold. But I am finally done with the “pad” jokes!
I, too, had super high triglycerides about two years ago. What I did was actually purchase a low GI cookbook (http://www.amazon.com/Low-Diet-Cookbook-Smart-Carb-Recipes/dp/156924359X) from Barnes & Noble and eat out of that (my big problem was all the sugary foods I used to eat — heck I lived in France for a year!).
My doctor actually suggested a really aggressive diet for a while, pretty much cutting out all starches and sugars for about a month. I sort of purged my internal sugars and that significantly dropped my triglyceride count. Since then, I’ve made a goal of exercising about 30 mins a day (ummm, Wii fit!!) and eating foods like whole grains, low sugars, etc.
It helped me… and yes, I do take Omega-3 vitamins from Trader Joes or something. But not often, I forget some times.
I hope this helps, and that you can drop yours too!
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Thanks for the cookbook suggestion, Monique! I looked at the excerpts and index on Amazon and a lot of the dishes sound pretty tasty. So true about the exercise, too. I am such a slug sometimes, especially considering that my resident exercise partners (the Rottweilers) are always willing to lend a paw!