High Cholesterol? Not Anymore!

Today is a banner day in my life! So, the blog is short and sweet, just like my news.


I went to see my doctor yesterday for my annual exam and to have him check my cholesterol numbers since I've been eating a vegetarian diet and before I start my vegan diet. 


I wanted a data point as to the success, if any, I've experienced since cutting out meat and limiting my dairy intake.


I just got off of the phone with my doctor and the numbers are staggering. I couldn't be more pleased and I am absolutely convinced that I am doing the right thing and headed in the right direction. He's agreed that we should check them again after my 21 day vegan kickstart, so I'll be sure to post those numbers once I've received them.


Here's the numbers to date;


November 2010
Total cholesterol: 250
LDL (bad stuff): 169


December 2011
Total cholesterol: 169
LDL (bad stuff): 95!!!
HDL: 58
Triglycerides: 81


An apple a day, does keep the doctor away - and so does cutting out meat and dairy! Interestingly enough, there was an article published in the NY Times just yesterday, suggesting the same thing. You can read it here for yourself. Good stuff.


Thanks for celebrating with me!