Amethyst
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OK, I know there are forum members who deal with both these dietary issues daily.
We will be hosting a relative (male, early 70s, widower) for 5 nights. He has activities lined up for lunch and dinner most days, but will eat breakfast at our house every morning, dinner with us one night, and I'd also like to stock the pantry and fridge with snacks for him.
When I asked what kind of lower-carb/lower-cholesterol foods he'd prefer, he kind of went off on "well, the things I LIKE are all bad for me, so..." and I did not really get an answer. Although, he did indicate that he is trying to keep the Bad Stuff out of his diet; he's had 2 heart attacks. I wish I could ask his wife - but unfortunately, Heaven doesn't have a hotline.
Suggestions would be so welcome.
P.S. Sometimes the good vs. bad food discussions can get rather heated. Please bear in mind, I am not trying to control his health for the rest of his life; simply give him some thoughtful food choices while he's with us.
Thanks,
Amethyst
We will be hosting a relative (male, early 70s, widower) for 5 nights. He has activities lined up for lunch and dinner most days, but will eat breakfast at our house every morning, dinner with us one night, and I'd also like to stock the pantry and fridge with snacks for him.
When I asked what kind of lower-carb/lower-cholesterol foods he'd prefer, he kind of went off on "well, the things I LIKE are all bad for me, so..." and I did not really get an answer. Although, he did indicate that he is trying to keep the Bad Stuff out of his diet; he's had 2 heart attacks. I wish I could ask his wife - but unfortunately, Heaven doesn't have a hotline.
Suggestions would be so welcome.
P.S. Sometimes the good vs. bad food discussions can get rather heated. Please bear in mind, I am not trying to control his health for the rest of his life; simply give him some thoughtful food choices while he's with us.
Thanks,
Amethyst
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