Chips and Salsa Is A Fruit And Vegetable, Right?
Today I had my three month check-up. Whoopee! My nurse practitioner was discussing my blood work and vitals with me and this is how it went: NP: "Your blood pressure was good this time." Me: I've cut back on the salt. NP: "Well, it's working, so just keep doing it. Your blood sugar was fine but you know with your poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and your family history it does make your more susceptible to diabetes so we have to keep a close eye on your blood sugar. Do you drink a lot of soft drinks with sugar?" (This is where I try to come up with a believable lie) Me: Well... NP: "Fess up, do you drink three a day?" Sometimes. NP: They're what 150 calories each?" I guess so. (Sure they would be if I drank cans...but I don't...) NP: "Ok, three at 150 calories each in a day, that's about 600 calories...that's about a whole meal at once. If you were to cut those out or replace them with water (ick) or sugar-free drink...