hi

I've just joined the group. My diet needs a major overhaul - currently
lots of meat and cheese.

Over the last 18 months I've lost about 75lbs, from 200lbs to around
125, and my cholesterol has dropped from 250+ to around 175. I've just
been taken off all cholesterol medication but 1500 mg slow release
niacin a day, and I want to keep it that way! I've also recently taken
up cycling, and will be training to ride a century next March.

I think I may be looking at a vegan (or near vegan) diet to this,
especially as there is a a history of heart disease in my family.
Does anyone have any advice?

Many thanks

Maggie