I have increased the caloric density of my meals by cooking with less than half the suggested water. I calculated the caloric density by dividing the calories by the cooked weight and my average caloric density is between 750-800. I heard Dr. Lisle and you suggest people should aim for average of 500-600. I am concerned that trying to gain weight has caused my triglycerides to go up because I am eating too many calories. My total cholesterol is 160 but my triglycerides are 202. I am not sure what is more important- having a bmi of 17% or high triglycerides.
I’m eating around 1850 calories - very dense polenta or tortillas instead of corn, dried vegetables instead of fresh. I also added 2 tablespoons of flaxseed to my oatmeal - suggestion from Dr. Esselstyn. I weigh 85 pounds and I am 5 feet.
Any advice would be appreciated.
