My mother has been following the fructose free plan for 2 months. Previously her cholesterol was up around 8 (dangerous with high levels of LDL), despite her being very slim. She limited fat but ate a great deal of sugar to compensate. She has reversed this pattern as per the book and her last cholesterol reading was 5.9, the drop coming from a decreased LDL. She has only ever been as low as 5.5 and that was while taking statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) and these damaged her liver.
She is a complete convert and is pretty radical about telling the rest of the family! Who can blame her? The cholesterol issue has been huge for her for a long time.
I don't have a cholesterol problem but I have been following the guidelines for weight loss and appetite regulation. I have been able to respond to hunger signals better, alas, I have not lost any weight. I have slipped a little but am determined to stick with it, even if it is for the amazing health benefits and not weight loss- let's face it - what is more important (sometimes I lose sight of that!!)?
In sugar-free health
Kirsty