We're Having A Cholesterol Celebration!
Last year, when my hubby went to the doctor for his annual physical, his cholesterol was a bit high at 214. Last week he went in for his physical and I'm thrilled and excited to report that his cholesterol level is now ... are you ready? ... drum roll please ... ta-dah, only 121. I could hardly believe my eyes when we got the report in the mail today.
I feel like dancing in the street and yelling it from the roof top! This is amazing and wonderful news! And, frankly, quite puzzling too with all the EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and butter and sauteed foods we get to eat on the Suzanne Somers plan. I have to admit I was a bit concerned. But those worries got tossed out the window!
My physical is next week, so that will be the true test. As, I have been on Crestor medication for the past 3 years to help lower my cholesterol. Everything was fine until I went thru menopause, and all hell broke lose with my health. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and will report my findings when they arrive.
Breakfast - Frozen gluten-free waffle (by Vans) and natural peanut butter.
AM Snack - More grapes.
Lunch - Leftover mini-mini meatloaf from last night and organic canned peas. Plus, the delicious homemade sweet tomato sauce.
PM Snack - Slice of cheese.
Dinner - Old Fashioned Beef Stew (from SS web site) and organic green beans. First, I have to say that this dish was more like soup than stew. As the gravy is more sauce-like, and there's lots of it.
Second, it was delicious. The meat is very tender and the flavors are robust and filling. It doesn't taste like the beef stew I'm used to having as it's more tomato-like than beefy. So, I'm thinking a better name for this stew is Beefy Tomato Soup.
Basically, you sear the beef stew meat first. Then, dump everything in the crock pot to finish cooking (canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, celery, onions, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and a bay leaf). It also makes a lot, so I'm going to freeze individual servings for upcoming lunches.
Beverages: Due to my hectic work schedule today, I came up way short. Only five 8-ounce glasses and our usual cup of tea at night.
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