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Avacodos ?
This might be a dumb ?, I am having a hard time with this 20 grams of fat 3 times a day. I have high colesteral, and am not treating anymore with meds, because of fear of more liver damage. I was using fish oil, but while on treatment, I have all I can do to take the required meds. I have been eating alot of butter and toast, it is about the only thing I can chock down. I have thought about avacodos, it sounds some what healthier. My ? is how much avacodo do you need to eat in order to get to 20 grams?
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Oh yeah. I forgot about the salmon and egg white omelets too.
I was concerned about sat fat also. But it does boost the absorption and only lasts 12 weeks. I used high protein boost shakes also. I still keep them. They never made me nauseated.
I was concerned about sat fat also. But it does boost the absorption and only lasts 12 weeks. I used high protein boost shakes also. I still keep them. They never made me nauseated.
I personally stay away from saturated fats. Avocados would be ideal as one cup cubed contains 240 calories with 22 grams of fat and only 3 of which is saturated fat. The thing is I can't stand the taste & texture of them.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1843/2
4 to 6 ounces of salmon
Almonds 1/3 to 1/2 cup (Almond butter)
My latest low in saturated fat is Organic walnut butter. It is incredible♫
Cheese
I can pretty much eat the same thing all the time and it doesn't bother me but some people need variety and to eat different kinds of foods. For a while there I would toss back olive oil & OJ as someone on here suggested and I found that I would get nauseous and itchy exactly two hours later when I did that.
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I was wondering if the reason our Uric Acid levels are tested is to detect Gout. Gout is often the result of a high-fat diet. I think that's why it is wise to avoid the less healthy fats.
**This is just an idea. I haven't really investigated is this is the case or not**
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1843/2
4 to 6 ounces of salmon
Almonds 1/3 to 1/2 cup (Almond butter)
My latest low in saturated fat is Organic walnut butter. It is incredible♫
Cheese
I can pretty much eat the same thing all the time and it doesn't bother me but some people need variety and to eat different kinds of foods. For a while there I would toss back olive oil & OJ as someone on here suggested and I found that I would get nauseous and itchy exactly two hours later when I did that.
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I was wondering if the reason our Uric Acid levels are tested is to detect Gout. Gout is often the result of a high-fat diet. I think that's why it is wise to avoid the less healthy fats.
**This is just an idea. I haven't really investigated is this is the case or not**
i would really research the avocado ..i ate mostly lots of butter...on everything...it was easy to eat 2 tablespoons on something...i read the fat in avocados lowers cholesterol....i would like to know if all fat is the same when taking incivek....i don't think so...like how its absorbed and where/when its absorb in the digestive track as well as the circulatory system...good luck...billy
I appreciate all the advice, a friend of mine just gave me a jar of organic coconut oil it says 1 tbsp contains 14 grams of fat, and 0 cholesterol, he asures me it does not taste bad it looks like a jar of vasoline. He says it melts in your mouth, yum, looks gross, and I am having trouble keeping things down! I will give it a try, I am still waiting on some Zofran, that I asked for Monday, you would think it was a Narcotic! It is good to hear from you Dave , I have thought about you , but I know were busy, thanks for the advice.avocados , might be a bit too expensive, on my budget, I had planned on peanut-butter, but I got sick on that the first day!
I meant me without the common sense just so it reads correctly and you dont think I meant you!
I'm so glad to see you too Dave you have been on my mind big time I am so glad you posted.
Regarding the statins, I was very reluctant to take them myself with my vast amount of liver damage. My doctor finally insisted and said we would monitor my enzymes closely. I'm glad I went on them my cholesterol dropped significantly and my enzymes appear to be OK. It's a hard choice but if you need them, you should take them. Heart attacks are more sudden than end stage...that is pretty much how the doctor put it to me that the damage I could be doing to my arteries would/could be less noticable but even more tragic.
Just my two cents for someone without much common sense ;)
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Regarding the statins, I was very reluctant to take them myself with my vast amount of liver damage. My doctor finally insisted and said we would monitor my enzymes closely. I'm glad I went on them my cholesterol dropped significantly and my enzymes appear to be OK. It's a hard choice but if you need them, you should take them. Heart attacks are more sudden than end stage...that is pretty much how the doctor put it to me that the damage I could be doing to my arteries would/could be less noticable but even more tragic.
Just my two cents for someone without much common sense ;)
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Great to see you Dave..even if only to disseminate your expertise on the avocado :0)
Your friend...
Will
Your friend...
Will
A mere quarter cup of walnuts have 20g fat, most of which is the heart-healthy variety. Complete with Omega 3 and 6. If you can handle it, try putting 1/8 cup in with some Greek yogurt, mentioned by pooh.
When I was first on Incivek I ate quite a few avocados for the fat, usually 1 med. or 1 large, at dosing time, usually at 2pm or sometimes at night. I tried to eat a little something else too, toast or soup or something, just for more solid food. I figured one avocado had 20 grams of fat so I could eat soup and still get the fat from the avocado for one of my pill times.
This worked for awhile but then I got very sick of avocados and the last 3 I bought went to waste. Just could not eat them. I have found that after a while food I liked suddenly made me feel nauseated and I had to find something else to use instead. Greek yogurt really was a life saver. I got sick of it, but it was easy and I could keep it down.
Hope you find something that works well soon.
This worked for awhile but then I got very sick of avocados and the last 3 I bought went to waste. Just could not eat them. I have found that after a while food I liked suddenly made me feel nauseated and I had to find something else to use instead. Greek yogurt really was a life saver. I got sick of it, but it was easy and I could keep it down.
Hope you find something that works well soon.
"What is the nutritional value of an avocado? Wondering about how many calories are in an avocado? Read on to find out about the fat and calories in an avocado.
How big is one serving of avocado?
This nutritional information is for one medium sized avocado. Avocadoes vary in their size, so bear in mind that a smaller avocado will have slightly less fat and calories, and a larger avocado may have more. Also consider that the size of the avocado pit may vary, leaving more or less actual avocado flesh inside.
Calories in one avocado
According to the USDA's nutritional database, one medium avocado (about 150 grams) has 240 calories.
Fat in one avocado
One medium avocado has 22 grams of fat. That's about 34% of the recommended allowance, based on an average 2000 calorie diet. Your own nutritional needs will of course, vary, depending on your age, weight, and activity level. The good news is that avocados provide much less saturated fat, at just about 3 grams. That's 16% of the recommended daily allowance.
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 11 mg
Total carbohydrates: 13 grams (4%)
Dietary fiber: 10 grams (40%)"
How big is one serving of avocado?
This nutritional information is for one medium sized avocado. Avocadoes vary in their size, so bear in mind that a smaller avocado will have slightly less fat and calories, and a larger avocado may have more. Also consider that the size of the avocado pit may vary, leaving more or less actual avocado flesh inside.
Calories in one avocado
According to the USDA's nutritional database, one medium avocado (about 150 grams) has 240 calories.
Fat in one avocado
One medium avocado has 22 grams of fat. That's about 34% of the recommended allowance, based on an average 2000 calorie diet. Your own nutritional needs will of course, vary, depending on your age, weight, and activity level. The good news is that avocados provide much less saturated fat, at just about 3 grams. That's 16% of the recommended daily allowance.
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 11 mg
Total carbohydrates: 13 grams (4%)
Dietary fiber: 10 grams (40%)"
Hi Mary Ann,
Glad to hear you have started tx. Interesting that you have high cholesterol as many people with HCV have low cholesterol.
Good luck my friend,
Dave
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/qt/avocadocalories.htm
"Fat in one avocado
One medium Hass avocado has 22 grams of fat. That's about 34% of the recommended allowance, based on an average 2000 calorie diet. Your own nutritional needs will of course, vary, depending on your age, weight, and activity level. The good news is that avocados provide much less saturated fat, at just about 3 grams. That's 16% of the recommended daily allowance."
Glad to hear you have started tx. Interesting that you have high cholesterol as many people with HCV have low cholesterol.
Good luck my friend,
Dave
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/qt/avocadocalories.htm
"Fat in one avocado
One medium Hass avocado has 22 grams of fat. That's about 34% of the recommended allowance, based on an average 2000 calorie diet. Your own nutritional needs will of course, vary, depending on your age, weight, and activity level. The good news is that avocados provide much less saturated fat, at just about 3 grams. That's 16% of the recommended daily allowance."
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You've got good advice. Chips, cheese, n avocados... I a;so went w/ baked potatoes n sour cream w cheese. Lotsa nuts (pricey), and the toast thing. I got to where I would eat pasta w. olive oil n herbs.
I'm so sorry you're still there. This too shall pass. It's almost like a nightmare at times. Some things, like protease inhibitors, are just meant to be survived and erased from our memory.
Oh, and I indulged in pop tarts and little pecan rolls too. They can be a semi low sodium treat. Or ice cream and turnovers... Let's just say I only lost about 5 lbs and have gained it back. Don't forget the H2O.
Take care! Karen ;)