DEAR DR. GOTT: I am 80 years old and take only one prescription, Fosamax for high cholesterol. A year ago my triglycerides were very high despite taking Fosamax for several months. A nurse told me to avoid white potatoes, white rice and white flour. I had been eating my fair share of white potatoes despite the fact they seem to cause some throat tightness. I prefer wheat bread and brown rice and had not had the white version in quite some time. I did however eat cookies made with white flour.
DEAR READER: There are several issues here.
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