Listen to this! I emailed the "heart proof diet"doctor and his assistant offered to have him call me - at NO charge - to discuss my questions and adaption of the diet to my case!

Koko & Lynn - thanks for your posts. I always try to eat whole grain breads (better for you than whole wheat). I wish I could eat oatmeal and brown rice but get cramps from their high fiber. From my studies, only salad dressings made with mono-saturated oils, e.g., olive oil, are good for your cholesterol. Corn oil is not good for you. Safflower oil is better than some. Canola oil is good in moderation only. It's best to make your own salad dressing, that's the only way to ensure that the ingredients are good for you and that it does not contain sugar, corn syrup and other sweeteners.

If I hear from the "heart proof diet" doctor, I will post his recommendations!