Re: Quick question for the group

[Guest guest]

Triglycerides are definitely CRON related since they are raised by the

amount that you eat, the balance of fatty acids (saturated vs

polyunsaturated), carbohydrate metabolism, and fiber consumption.

Peanut butter could definitely be part of the problem if it is

hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. The trans fatty acids in

hydrogenated products have adverse effects on blood lipids and

increase the likelyhood of heart attacks. Natural peanut butter with

no hydrogenation can actually be good for you. Natural peanut butter

normally settles and has a layer of oil. Read the list of

ingredients carefully.

I have three web pages that discuss lowering cholesterol:

http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/cholesterol.html

With regard to acidity/alkalinity balance, the stomach releases

hydrochloric acid as soon as you eat the food. What you eat probably

does not matter unless you are prone to dyspepsia or heartburn.

Tony

> Sorry if this isn't strictly CRON related, but my mother wanted me

to ask the group for advice on the best way to lower triglicerides.

She's trying to eat a healthy diet with low salt and fat, and doing a

brisk 30 minute walk daily, but IIRC she has a weakness for peanut

butter. Could this be the culprit?

>

> Also, she wanted me to ask if anyone had heard anything convincing

regarding the importance of the acidity/alkalinity balance of food. I

guess, something she read (not always scientific) claimed that it can

be important. I said it sounded very " 70's " to me, but I would ask.

>

> Feel free to reply off-list if you don't want to clutter up the

list.

>

> thanks in advance,

> chris

>

[Guest guest]

Triglycerides are definitely CRON related since they are raised by the

amount that you eat, the balance of fatty acids (saturated vs

polyunsaturated), carbohydrate metabolism, and fiber consumption.

Peanut butter could definitely be part of the problem if it is

hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. The trans fatty acids in

hydrogenated products have adverse effects on blood lipids and

increase the likelyhood of heart attacks. Natural peanut butter with

no hydrogenation can actually be good for you. Natural peanut butter

normally settles and has a layer of oil. Read the list of

ingredients carefully.

I have three web pages that discuss lowering cholesterol:

http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/cholesterol.html

With regard to acidity/alkalinity balance, the stomach releases

hydrochloric acid as soon as you eat the food. What you eat probably

does not matter unless you are prone to dyspepsia or heartburn.

Tony

> Sorry if this isn't strictly CRON related, but my mother wanted me

to ask the group for advice on the best way to lower triglicerides.

She's trying to eat a healthy diet with low salt and fat, and doing a

brisk 30 minute walk daily, but IIRC she has a weakness for peanut

butter. Could this be the culprit?

>

> Also, she wanted me to ask if anyone had heard anything convincing

regarding the importance of the acidity/alkalinity balance of food. I

guess, something she read (not always scientific) claimed that it can

be important. I said it sounded very " 70's " to me, but I would ask.

>

> Feel free to reply off-list if you don't want to clutter up the

list.

>

> thanks in advance,

> chris

>