Making informed decisions daily about the food sources and the nutrient quality of what I ate has led to positive health outcomes.
HIGHLIGHTING
BENEFITS
OF A
LIFESTYLE EMPHASIS ON NUTRITION
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ENJOYING A MORNNG MEAL
CAPRESE ON SOURDOUGH
WITH
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, GREENS
&
AVOCADO, MUSHROOMS, VEGGIE MIX
I recognized the nutrient-rich proteins, fats and carbohydrates within the plant and dairy components contributing to the CAPRESE ON SOURDOUGH.
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LIPID PANEL RISK FACTORS
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL, LDL-C, HDL-C, NON HDL-C,
&
TRIGLYCERIDES, APOLIPOPROTEIN B
THE ASSAY VALUES OF EACH WOULD POVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT MY CARDIAC RISK STATUS
OBTAINING EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE
My Geriatric Specialist Dr. Jarrod Faucher recently authorized Quest Diagnostics in Auburn, MA to obtain blood and urine samples for analysis in preparation for our annual meeting this September.
The metabolic data obtained from the approved assays would provide useful information on the functional status of my cardiovascular, liver, kidney, red & white blood cell types in addition to blood glucose, electrolytes, protein and vitamin B12, D2 levels among others.
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ASSESSING
CARDIOVASCULAR ATHEROSCLEROSIS
I was particularly interested in the current status of four of the six cholesterol markers included in the LIPID PANEL:
- LDL-C (Low Density Lipoprotein - Cholesterol)
- HDL-C (High Density Lipoprotein - Cholesterol)
- TRIGLYCERIDES
- APOLIPOPROTEIN B
THESE FOUR LIPIDS ARE IMPORTANT
In 2021, in response to elevated and unhealthy blood lipid values (hyperlipidemia), imaging to determine the amount of calcium within coronary artery plaque indicated a diagnosis of extensive atherosclerosis and an assessment of my high statistical risk of a future cardiovascular incident within five years.
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Following Dr. Faucher's recommendation, I began taking Rosuvastatin (40mg) and Aspirin (82 mg) daily and have done so without any discernable side effects.
NOTE
[1] This medication successfully lowered elevated lipid markers within 22 days without any obvious side effects
[2] Further improvements in my lipid panel risk factor values were achieved by significantly reducing the consumption of ULTRA-PROCESSED foods distributed by BIG FOODS
SEE
TWO BOOKS
BY
MICHAEL MOSS
Salt,, Sugar, Fat
&
HOOKED
ALSO
CONSIDER EXAMINING
PUBLICATION
BY
CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN
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Below I share data of four of my six LIPID PANEL VALUES - measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) - for the past 12 months:
[1]
LDL- CHOLESTEROL
MY VALUE
53
RECOMMENDED
LESS THAN 100mg/dL
[2]
HDL- CHOLESTEROL
MY VALUE
79
RECOMMENDED
ABOVE 60 mg/dL
[3]
TRIGLYCERIDES
MY VALUE
60
RECOMMENDED
BELOW 150 mg/dL
[4]
APOLIPROTEIN B
MY VALUE
57
RECOMMENDED
LESS THAN 100 mg/dL
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RELATIVELY GOOD BUT ....
I consider these lipid panel data encouraging and supporting my daily nutrition approaches following Michael Pollan advice: eating real food, mostly plants, in small amounts.
RECOMMENDED
THE
2023
PUBLICATION
PETER ATTIA
presents perspectives based on both personal and professional experiences and published research on diverse topics of cardiovascular health, nutritional biochemistry
CONSIDER READING:
- CHAPTER 7 The Ticker Confronting - and Preventing - Heart Disease, the Deadliest Killer on the Planet
- CHAPTER 14 Nutrition 3.0: You Say Potato, I Say "Nutritional Biochemistry"
- CHAPTER 15 Putting Nutritional Biochemistry into Practice: How To Find The Right Eating Pattern for you
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AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Listen to Dr. Attia talk about these nutrition and other topics (exercise, sleep, controlling stress, mindfulness) that contribute to the overall quality of our lives and undoubtedly to our longevity).
[Some presentations are done alone, some in a questions and answer format]
NOTE
He encourages individuals to:
be "aggressive" to maintain their health
be proactive from an early age
not wait until an illness is diagnosed
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ACKNOWLEDGING
LIPID PANEL LIMITATIONS
(1) The six compounds included on my current lipid panel report are not inclusive and, while informative, likely only provide an incomplete assessment of potential cardiovascular risks from metabolism of other lipids not fully understood at this time
(2) Dr. Attia highlights Lp (a) [Lipoprotein (a)] and suggests this compound is, like apolipoprotein B, another useful indicator of cardiovascular risk that should be monitored more closely
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NUTRITION
AT
THE ROSE ROOM CAFE
WEBSTER, MA
WHAT REAL FOOD LOOKS LIKE
SHARING MEALS EATEN CONTRIBUTING
TO
MY CURRENT HEALTH STATUS
ACKNOWLEDGING
JESS SABINE, OWNER
&
EXCELLENT STAFF
I have supplemented the locally sourced, hand crafted and seasonal menu selections offered during the past year.
These additions, all plant-based foods, at times include combinations of apple, avocado, banana, blueberries, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, kale, mushrooms and slaws among others.
CURRENT MENU OPTIONS
AUGUST 31, 2024
EXAMPLES
OF
MORNING MEALS
I HAVE ENJOYED RECENTLY
PEACHES + CREAM LOCAL SKYR, JALAPENO HONEY
PEACHES + TOMATO, GOAT CHEESE
ZA'TAR ROASTED CHICK PEA SALAD
OVERNIGHT OATS, OAT MILK, CRANBERRIES
SHARE YOUR COMMENTS
BOB CROWTHER - NUTRITION - YOGA
