Might as well post a couple of interactions between my doctors & me for somebody's amusement (& others' horror) :
* My long suffering primary care doctor was trying yet again to GENTLY convince me to TRY a little diet, mentioning all the healthy things everybody knows, and I said, "Doc, this is ASCETIC." He said like a pleased Innocent, "A bit, haha. Living like a SAINT." I said, "Doctor, I have *NO* interest in living like a SAINT!1"
* My cardiologist is genial, but more tough-minded. See him each six months. He's gotten to know me over the past 2-3 years. After the 3rd visit, beer became a little "thing." I said that my motivation is not from craving, but for socialization. He, and several family and acquaintances have gone round and round about this, them popping off alternative venues for socialization (church groups, whatever) to replace Happy Hours. The last two times the cardio dude got more aggressive. When I angled for a teeny bit of "sympathy" over getting fatigued halfway through a big store, he flared up, "If you WANT to feel BETTER, you need to lose some WEIGHT, do some EXERCISE, and CUT BACK on the beer!1" The most recent visit we revisited, civilly, the same territory, but then at the end, we literally had a STARE DOWN. As we disengaged, he said that I'm "a pleasant fellow I like, just don't approve of a couple of things of your lifestyle!1"
Now, dear Binkie, I looked at your cardiologist's link and book, and while there are tons of info out there everywhere, I understand the "no meat/dairy" but what in the world is the "no nuts" about?!1 And, no, am not tempted. Not to give a totally negative impression, I partake of common (not exotic) vegetables and fiber, but meat and cheese are staples (and will stay so) . I'm really curious about the no-nuts!1 I thought I was doing great to replace bananas (too much potassium) with nuts!1
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no meat, no dairy, no oil, and no nuts may sound intimidating, but it is doable and delectable. As Ann says, eating this way is empowering and “opens up a delicious and colorful array vegetables, legumes, and whole grains brimming with fiber, nutrients and antioxidants, all great nourishment for your heart and your overall health.”
Ann and Jane introduce readers to the wonders of kale, and other hearty and delicious greens, sweet potatoes, artichokes, beets, parsnips, broccoli, cucumbers, asparagus, cannellini beans, lentils
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