I just recently had my yearly physical at my doctor's office. For me this is always dreaded, because I HATE blood work. Yes, that is with a capital H-A-T-E. Not because I fear the results, but instead I fear the needle. I did it though and managed to survive it, like I always do.
For me the blood test results remind me that I am doing the right thing with my diet. My doctor is always in awe of how great my levels are and teases me that I am "boring". I would much rather be boring when it comes to my health!
Now, I need to let you know that my levels are not due to great genetics. My parents and siblings do not eat the same way that I do and they are on medications to manage some of these levels in their system. Genetics are nice, but the food you put in your body really does matter!
Here are some of my blood test results, just to show you what a difference the foods you eat really makes. *Lisa's Results
CRP - C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body.
*0.8 mg/L Lower then average cardiovascular risk.
Calcium - without drinking an ounce of cow milk in a very long time
*9.6 mg/dl (8.6-10.2 mg/dl Normal Range)
Total Cholesterol
*161 mg/dl ( <200 is optimal risk category)
HDL Cholesterol
*69 mg/dl (>=46 is optimal risk category)
Triglycerides
*105 mg/dl (<150 is optimal risk category)
I hope that by sharing this personal information, you can see what a difference you can make in your life by changing some of the things you eat. Also, I hope that this helps to show you that dairy and meat are not a necessity for our health. Quite the opposite...
For me the blood test results remind me that I am doing the right thing with my diet. My doctor is always in awe of how great my levels are and teases me that I am "boring". I would much rather be boring when it comes to my health!
Now, I need to let you know that my levels are not due to great genetics. My parents and siblings do not eat the same way that I do and they are on medications to manage some of these levels in their system. Genetics are nice, but the food you put in your body really does matter!
Here are some of my blood test results, just to show you what a difference the foods you eat really makes. *Lisa's Results
CRP - C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body.
*0.8 mg/L Lower then average cardiovascular risk.
Calcium - without drinking an ounce of cow milk in a very long time
*9.6 mg/dl (8.6-10.2 mg/dl Normal Range)
Total Cholesterol
*161 mg/dl ( <200 is optimal risk category)
HDL Cholesterol
*69 mg/dl (>=46 is optimal risk category)
Triglycerides
*105 mg/dl (<150 is optimal risk category)
I hope that by sharing this personal information, you can see what a difference you can make in your life by changing some of the things you eat. Also, I hope that this helps to show you that dairy and meat are not a necessity for our health. Quite the opposite...
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