Is must be time to review the data.
For years, we’ve been told and taught that moderate drinking is good for us. Of course, the question is- what is moderate? Is it one or two drinks of alcohol a day? Is five drinks once a week moderate?
102. That’s my number.
Yup- that’s my total cholesterol levels. Not just HDL (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, or “H”ealthy), but also LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol, or “L”ousy). But, as I’ve often said, these are surrogate measurements. Because we hadn’t identified the proper substance that indicates our chances for heart disease or cardiac complications.
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And the data keeps piling on.
Two years ago, I shared the data that pop is simply something we shouldn’t include in our- and especially our kids’ diets. Yes, I know- up until two decades ago, I was imbibing gallons of pop each and every day. (At least 6 liters of Diet Coke and about 24 ounces of Chocolate Cherry pop.) But, I stopped- cold turkey. (So should you!)
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We spoke on Friday about microbes that hide themselves in our body. Waiting for the right opportunity to infect our body with diseases- coronary disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, renal failure, macular degeneration, even some cancers.
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Every once in a while, I realize that the path I chose for my life has been pretty fortuitous. Sure, I had two failed marriages (one clearly my fault; the other clearly not)- but I was awarded three fantabulous children as a result, so- on balance- I still consider them fortuitous.
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