A Low Cholesterol Diet Doesn't Have to be Low Taste

The different reactions between my wife and I when I was told that my cholesterol levels put at a higher risk for heart attack, show how men and women approach problems. To her this was terrible news, she might lose me! For me, I was worried that I would never enjoy another meal. I explained my fears and told her that I wasn't willing to sacrifice the quality of my life for a few more years. She jokingly reassured me that she would keep me around until she was done with me, and that I would enjoy the remainder of my years.

Although, I was still unconvinced that she could accomplish this task I have learned that it is best to follow along. Since that first day, I have consistently been surprised by her genius in the kitchen. I am sure that there are gourmet chefs that couldn't do what she does so effortlessly.

Fresh fruits and vegetables have been incorporated into almost every meal and snack we have. Salt is no longer allowed in our house, we have discovered the power of fresh herbs and spices. This gives each meal a distinctive flair that had been lacking for so long. Juices have taken precedence over coffee during the day. Where I used to reach for sweets, now I grab carrot sticks or slivers of celery. At dinner steamed vegetables, still crisp enough to provide a satisfying snap, sit beside grilled chicken and colourful wild rice. Beef, especially ground beef, has largely been replaced with fish, chicken and turkey, giving us a lot more options for dinners than we previously had.

My wife became so skilled at these new dishes that our dinner parties became the talk of the town. Our friends would often tell her that she was a better chef than the people working in $100-a-plate establishments. During the summer months, I get to try my hand out on the barbecue. Sausages, hot dogs and burgers that are made with chicken or turkey just beg for you to find interesting new condiments to combine them with. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend you try at least one turkey guacamole burger.

I've been back to the doctor a few times, since that fateful check-up and he is always surprised at the improvements in my levels. I've not only managed to drop out of the "risk" group, but I've lost 15 pounds and have a lot more energy than I used to.

I hope my story has helped to dispel the myth that a low cholesterol diet has to be flavourless. It takes some ingenuity and creativeness, but you can definitely eat healthy and still eat well. If the path to my heart is through my stomach, than my wife never needs fear me leaving.

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