familial hypercholesterolaemia Calcium, lowcarb, conundrum

[Pipp]

relative just got back to me: they had parathyroidectomy - hence now has calcium issue as before was way way too high levels. doesnt have other useful info not already known sorry. had said something about calcichew forte which also has vitd as better doesnt remember reasoning has taken for well over last 10 years.

Thanks for the research @grantg .I had parathyroid surgery . Previously Calcium and vit D were too high, due to tumours and calcium levels since have been erratic despite being on calcium meds, which are causing problems, due to me having Familiar hypercholesterolaemia and previous surgery for hypercalcaemia. So I need a dietary solution. The vit D has stabilised, I had previously been ‘overdosed’ by prescribed Vit D, due to the imbalance. Lots of things are ‘out of kilter’ at the moment, but I am much improved .

Edited typo for clarity.

 

[Pipp]

Cottage cheese also goes well on top of many types of casserole as a lower fat alternative to bechamel or cheese sauce.
I'd still add some grated cheese on top though, it's all in the quantity.

It wouldn’t be my chioce of cheese. Cottage cheese. I prefer a strong tasting cheese. Guess I just have to add chilli or something.

 

[lovinglife]

It wouldn’t be my chioce of cheese. Cottage cheese. I prefer a strong tasting cheese. Guess I just have to add chilli or something.

I agree - it’s a good “ingredient” but on its own - meh. I like a cheese that makes your tongue itch lol

 

[Wordy]

Thank you all for these posts. They come at just the right moment as I have just been diagnosed with osteopina to accompany my other diagnoses. I am a T2 with metabolic syndrome, vegetarian and was told to eat more dairy and sardines as well as being prescribed chewable calcium tablets that also contain D3. I am unable to eat sardines, apart from my ethics, I am allergic to fish (from childhood). I need to loose weight, eat low carb/low fat, no sugar/salt, sleep soundly for at least 7 hours a night, exercise daily, while ensuring I eat enough protein, fibre, calcium, D3 etc. Playing 'get your diet/exercise right game', is exhausting and at times depressing, especially when you are invited out for meals with friends or on special occasions, such as Christmas. Sorry for the rant, I needed to get this off my chest.