Not only have I battled things like cholesterol and high blood pressure for years, but now I need to worry about what's good/bad for my kidneys, since last year's diagnosis of chronic stage 3 kidney failure... It's been a bit of a struggle for more than 6 months, but now also Jason has been diagnosed with cholesterol, so the "game" is on, to drastically change our eating habits to improve overall health of the two of us.
Last visit to my nephrologist wrapped up with, "cut down on sodium" which was no big surprise, but damn... I do like my salt. So, during the following days, I began reducing salt, I've gone caffeine free, and have cut down on sugar... all in hopes that I may avoid a return to the hateful dialysis port. I need to get off my rear and hook up with a nutritionist/dietician to hammer out some guidelines for me to follow. If any of you have any insight, I'd appreciate the advice...
This all brings me to last night's dinner meal. We aren't big eaters of fish, preferring MEAT, but I bit the bullet, and prepared a cold pasta salad comprising of imitation crab meat and side of garden salad. I'm wishing that I'd had more "stuff" to add to the pasta, but despite the frige being rather empty, the meal was a hit.
So, the HEAT is on... It hit 102F today, with 5% humidity. I didn't venture out much as the ozone is being an issue this year, and with chronic bronchitis I'm guessing that I'd best not be out too much during these warnings, though we are (by my choice) using the "swamp cooler" rather than a/c, so I'm sure the ozone crap is being pumped directly into the house. I'm in hog heaven with the heat... as I told my sis last month when she was here, "I don't warm up till it's 80F!"
Well, there you have a little more input as to just who I am... Visit often, I'm sure I'll get around to cookin' stuff at some point, but it seems only appropriate right now to introduce myself to those who don't know me.
Be happy, be healthy, and "Change the Menu" as needed!
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