After more or less 6 months since my last blood test, my latest results are (sort of) cause for celebration. My cholesterol and triglyceride levels are now at normal levels. Who would've thought cutting down on mashed potatoes and steak would do the trick?
On the downside the change in diet now resulted in high uric acid levels. From what I've researched online, uric acid comes from the breaking down of purines, w/ high levels of the latter found mostly in high-protein foods. Luckily I don't eat the ones w/ really high levels, like anchovies, brains(!), kidneys and sardines. Unluckily, the ones I do often eat are of the medium level (Beef, Chicken, Mushrooms, Oatmeal, Pork, and Tuna).
Worse case scenario is gout, a disease I've only read about in circa 1970s encyclopedias and heard of in Chris Rock's comedy routine. Bad case scenario is kidney stones, w/c I've had before.
Hmm, so I can either cut down on the protein or re-introduce more carbs in my diet. And as always, more fruits and water. As for low level purine foods there's gelatin, cream-based soups (high sodium naman!) and tea.
1 comment:
Hey Ben!
Good to hear ur doin better. Ano ba yan, so many foods na bawal naman. Maybe if u eat it in moderation? I find it hard myself, having to watch what I eat.
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