Re: 50% cholesterol drop and 30% triglyceride drop after 1 year on Aikens' Diet
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!
Do NOT follow the Atkins diet if you want to live!!!!
I wish Atkins was alive today, because I'd kick his butt to hell and back.
I followed the Atkins diet religiously, and wound up with a 100% blockage of the LAD- a massive heart attack that cost me a career as a professional stuntman, and almost left a special needs child without her father. But for the grace of God, I made it to a good hospital on time.
My cholesterol had soared to 301, despite the fact that I was in excellent shape- I lifted weights, practiced extensive cardio and martial arts. Luckily I survived, but not without 4 more heart procedures. I've since reduced my cholesterol to 147, and I'm writing a heart-healthy cookbook.
Please people- use your heads!!!!
Consult a real physician, and READ up on the pros and cons of all diets before deciding on what's best for you!!!