The more I read, the more I wonder. When it was simply curiosity about eating healthily, it didn't feel so crucial. Neither DH nor i had high bp or cholesterol (that we knew of). Tests were always in the good range. Now, i feel huge motivation and responsibility to find the BEST way of eating.
Fuhrman, Esselstyn, McDougall, etc. disagree on some things, but i didn't find it confusing a year or so ago. Go plant based. Okay. A good friend (who has had two heart attacks by age 56) tried to tell me that the China Study was totally flawed, but I never followed up on learning more about that. Guess I will, now.
One thing that I keep coming back to is WHY is plant based after heart disease is evident so recommended? Seems like the Ornish diet and strictly vegan is what lots of people go to after a heart attack or is that just my imagination?
Have the New Atkins book ordered, along with the Carlson Super DHA (Thanks for that recommendation). The discussion confuses me, but it has also given me plenty of good leads.
Eco-Atkins sounds interesting. Just learned about it this week. The link is to abcnews.com, a report on a study of 44 participants/good results.
Also, just a couple weeks before DH's cholesterol test results came back (ugh), I had started us on the G-BOMBS that Fuhrman recommends...making sure we get Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, Seeds or nuts every day. A couple days ago, i have added a rule: no bread, potatoes or pasta.
I'll keep reading/learning. Thanks again.