My name is Joe and I am happy at 68 years old. I have enjoyed relatively good health over the years. However, I have struggled with high blood pressure, 160/105, and high cholesterol, 275 (7.12), for many years. My cardiologist visit last October resulted in him wanting to increase my Lipitor from 10mg per day to 20mg per day. Instead, I told him that I was going to make a major diet change by following the Eat Right America recommendations, which I have been doing so for months with spectacular results.

I saw my cardiologist yesterday with the following blood work results; Total Cholesterol 148 (3.83), HDL 62 (1.61), Ratio 2.4, Triglycerides 85 (.96), and LDL 69 (1.79). While my weight had been constant since high school at 235 pounds (107 kg) (I am 6 feet 6 inches [198 cm] tall), I currently weigh 211 pounds (96 kg) and feel the best that I have in a long time.

I told him that my goal was to eventually go off all medication. He said that was very possible. My wife and I cook most days in a crock pot. Yes, we make a lot of soups with collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, beans, etc. I tell everyone that will listen that there is no "free lunch" and that you have to stay focused and committed. My cardiologist said that I made a remarkable turnaround and should be proud of myself, which I am.

I want to thank you for my greatly improved health. I would be willing to talk to any of your patients to help give them the support and encouragement they need to stay with the program. It works where all other diets fail.