A 44-year-old member asked:
since atkins diet means eat lots of meat to lose weight. now wouldn't this raise cholesterol levels?
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
50 years experience Cardiology
Diet: It often does elevate lipids but not always.
Answered on May 10, 2013
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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered
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Avoid red meat: excellent blood reports- congratulations!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Garner answered
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Likely: Diets high in cholesterol raise cholesterol. The atkins diet is high in salt, fat and cholesterol (as most people practice it) and such changes would ... Read More
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A female asked:
What is the best online resource for low-cholesterol and low-sugar recipes or diet? I eat some meat.
Dr. Mathew Chengot answered
42 years experience Cardiology
Barns and noble: Dr.Castellis cook book.
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Sherer answered
36 years experience Anesthesiology
No: You cannot eat "as much as you want" of anything and be healthy. You must be moderate in your approach.
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