Ncola, nuts aren't really a big part of SBD, though they are super-healthy, so they make a great addition to the diet, in moderation. You can substitute seeds like Sunflower or other 'nuts' like Soy Nuts (actually soy beans), if you like, just make sure you eat only ONE serving a day of either nuts or nut butters (like natural peanut butter). You'll find the servings listed in the book. Think about ways to incorporate the vitamins you'd be getting from nuts (like vit E in almonds and the omega 3's in Walnuts) to your diet from other sources, like ground flax seed, flax seed oil, and such.
Have you read the book? Dr. A explains why this diet is actually extremely beneficial for lowering your cholesterol, even with all those eggs.
I wouldn't eat five or six a day
, but one a day should be fine for your health. If you stick to good fats, moderate your saturated fat intake, and stay away from trans fats, I bet you'll find your cholesterol much improved!
There have been several members of the forum who have done really well with this on SBD and have gone off their meds for cholesterol and blood pressure. Of course, talk with your doctor to see what she/he thinks, but I'm sure they'll be in support. My doctor actually recommended SBD to me!
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