Today I learned that my cholesterol levels are elevated which came as a complete shock because I have always been convinced, with no scientific evidence whatsoever, that I had my father's genes, who had the great good fortune to eat whatever he wanted - and he was the biggest ice cream-asauaus I've ever known - and maintain year-in year-out perfectly normal cholesterol levels.
I am very resentful of this news, as I am a VERY healthy eater. And I'm VERY resentful that my doctor, whom I otherwise quite like, suggested I pop by her office to pick up a pamphlet on cholesterol and healthy eating. Okay, so I, like my father, like ice cream, but I don't eat it every night like he did, only on the weekends. And it is true that I only like South African ice cream with my hot fudge on it, which now that I think of it is made with real butter and cream. And yes, I have done as the Romans do, so my red meat consumption has gone up since moving to South Africa. Alright, and I know I should eat white meat chicken, but I only like the dark meat. And well there is that occasional delve into the frozen homemade chocolate chip cookie dough, also made from real butter, habit. But other than that I really am a healthy eater. I eat loads of salad, and yogurt, and fruit, and oats, and nuts, and have been known to eat fish. What more can be asked of me??
I have some recollection of reading studies showing that red wine and dark chocolate can help reduce cholesterol levels. Okay, if I must, I will up my consumption of red wine and fine chocolate. After all, sacrifices must be made for one's health.
I am very resentful of this news, as I am a VERY healthy eater. And I'm VERY resentful that my doctor, whom I otherwise quite like, suggested I pop by her office to pick up a pamphlet on cholesterol and healthy eating. Okay, so I, like my father, like ice cream, but I don't eat it every night like he did, only on the weekends. And it is true that I only like South African ice cream with my hot fudge on it, which now that I think of it is made with real butter and cream. And yes, I have done as the Romans do, so my red meat consumption has gone up since moving to South Africa. Alright, and I know I should eat white meat chicken, but I only like the dark meat. And well there is that occasional delve into the frozen homemade chocolate chip cookie dough, also made from real butter, habit. But other than that I really am a healthy eater. I eat loads of salad, and yogurt, and fruit, and oats, and nuts, and have been known to eat fish. What more can be asked of me??
I have some recollection of reading studies showing that red wine and dark chocolate can help reduce cholesterol levels. Okay, if I must, I will up my consumption of red wine and fine chocolate. After all, sacrifices must be made for one's health.
Oh dear: Once again you have been unfortunate enough to have inherited your mother's defective genes. I remember exactly where i was (in my office with Wayne across the hall overhearing the phone conversation) when my doctor called with the results of my cholesterol test. I was, I hate to tell you, just as shocked as you are and also about the same age as you when I received the most unwelcome news. An orgy of oatbran muffins followed and lowered the cholesterol but they don't taste as good as your hot fudge ice-cream sauce. Moderation in all things, which I think I remember was one of your father's mottos!
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