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When I was diagnosed as type 2 last January; one of the items of my hospital discharge instructions was to attend a diabetes education program.
I attended that program last February. And during that program the diabetes educator said eating Benecol will help reduce cholesterol. So shortly after the program I started adding Benecol Light to my breakfast sandwhich.
But here's the catch. I'm not eating the Benecol as a replacement for butter or margarine; I'm eating it as an addition to my breakfast.
So four months later (sometimes I can be a little slow) I'm starting to wonder if Benecol reduces cholesterol when it's used as a replacement for butter or as an addition to diet.
Benecol's website has two statements that only confuse the matter.
One statement is:
"BENECOL® Spreads contain a plant-derived ingredient that actually lowers your cholesterol."
The other statement is:
"Just 2-3 servings a day, in place of your usual spread, can actually lower your cholesterol levels. "
I asked my dietitian; but she wasn't certain.
So how/when does Benecol reduce cholesterol; as a replacement for butter or as an addition to your diet ?
--ET
I attended that program last February. And during that program the diabetes educator said eating Benecol will help reduce cholesterol. So shortly after the program I started adding Benecol Light to my breakfast sandwhich.
But here's the catch. I'm not eating the Benecol as a replacement for butter or margarine; I'm eating it as an addition to my breakfast.
So four months later (sometimes I can be a little slow) I'm starting to wonder if Benecol reduces cholesterol when it's used as a replacement for butter or as an addition to diet.
Benecol's website has two statements that only confuse the matter.
One statement is:
"BENECOL® Spreads contain a plant-derived ingredient that actually lowers your cholesterol."
The other statement is:
"Just 2-3 servings a day, in place of your usual spread, can actually lower your cholesterol levels. "
I asked my dietitian; but she wasn't certain.
So how/when does Benecol reduce cholesterol; as a replacement for butter or as an addition to your diet ?
--ET