Does anyone know much about heartburn treatment and lowering cholesterol?
January 27th, 2012 | 
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Question by crystle: Does anyone know much about heartburn treatment and lowering cholesterol?
Does anyone know much about heartburn treatment and lowering cholesterol?
I have to do both at the same time and my doctor was not much help to me as far as what to do as far as a diet goes,so if any one knows what to do as far as a diet goes I Promise I will do it! I went to the doctor and lost 35 pounds and my blood pressure was normal from being high I can’t tell how manny hours I worked out on the exercise machines to loose it.
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Answer by Mrs Apple
To reduce heartburn, I normally take Maadox or Tums. To lower cholesterol, you need to stay away from foods that are high in fat, like french fries, fried chicken, certain parts of the cow and pork, etc.
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Yes, a dietitian
I just love it when they tell you that you need to do something and have no clue or offer no support or information to get you started! When my husband had a heart attack (he’s doing great) and was getting discharged from the hospital, we had to meet with one of the dietitians. She really had no clue, nothing to offer to get you started on the right path other than the usual blah, blah, blah.
I’ve attached a bunch of links for you to check out. You may find that in changing your diet for the cholesterol problem that your heartburn issue improves too.
Look for lean, low fat protein sources. Think ground turkey, lots of fish, lean chicken (chicken breast), lean beef and pork. But you can still have that good old hamburger once in awhile but not all the time. Watch your portion size of meat. Learn what a real portion is and get a scale if you have to.
Switch to whole grains. The less processed the better. Easy slowly into the whole grain thing or you’ll have digestive issues. And drink lots of water as you transition. Start with something like oatmeal for breakfast, do that for a couple weeks and then add whole grain bread in your sandwich at lunch and so forth. Choose brown rice over white, baked potatoes over french fries, sweet potatoes baked are even better, whole grain pasta.
Work more fruit and veg into your diet. Beans are important; they have tons of fiber and nutrition packed into them. The more colorful the bean, the better. Eat the fruit instead of drinking juice; you get more nutrition, more fiber and less sugars.
Watch dairy products. If you drink milk, limit the amount and drink skim if you can, if not 1%. Watch the amount of cheese you eat. Eggs a couple times a week isn’t the disaster that it was once thought. And the Egg Beaters really do taste like eggs scrambled or used in baking.
Keep exercising and congrats on your weight loss! You’re getting there, now you need to start fueling your body correctly.
And you might consider a good fish oil supplement. That’s the last link I placed below. The article explains what to look for in a good one. My 87 year old mother had her cholesterol drop about 12 points in three months. And the good cholesterol went up 10! And she does not watch her diet at all; she’s one that think the more butter & fat the better!
And if the heartburn issue really bothers you, don’t suffer. Try some of the over the counter products out. I’d start with ranitidine (Zantac’s generic) and see if that helps. If not, talk to the pharmacist and see if they have a recommendation. Hubby takes Prilosec and it works great for him.
Good luck and keep going! You are doing great; 35 pounds is a lot of weight to lose! If you’re dedicated enough to do that, you can do this. It’s not about one meal at a time, it’s about the overall picture. Make better choices on a regular basis and you can have a “treat” once in awhile. Just watch the portion sizes!