My Plantain Experience & Hyperkalemia
When I had my first metabolic panel test in November, I discovered that my potassium level was about 5.1 the normal level is actually 3.5 to 5.1 and I wasn't taking lisinopril for the heart and kidney, I wouldn't worry about having hyperkalemia which was excessive potassium in the blood. I was on 2.5mg lisinopril for two months (I still am) one of the things I first did was stop eating plantain and potatoes.
Roasted plantain and nuts were this Nigerian street food that I enjoyed. Infant I enjoyed plantain whether it was roasted, cooked, baked or steamed. Of course, I liked it fried, but I had to stop eating a lot of fried stuff (health and age). 2024 means I'm going to be 30 plus so I have to start eating differently even more than the healthier population.
I stopped eating plantain for two months and always worried about my Potassium level, my kidneys could filter them, so I wasn't concerned about this, but it being that my levels were already high, it was a no-brainer as high potassium is dangerous to the heart and the rhythmic system. When the rhythmic system is faulty, one could get atrial fibrillation which in itself is a very deadly cardiovascular disease.
I already had diastolic dysfunction and s Dilated atrium, my mission is to keep it from getting worse, and this means monitoring the vitals. Of course, my system works differently, when your illness is chronic it makes sustainability hard and it becomes a very difficult job. The uncertainty is frightening.
Back in early January, I went for another metabolic panel test, and my potassium level dropped to 3.5 not low, but normal-low, even if I was taking lisinopril.
Of course, I stopped eating a lot of food rich in potassium and introduced cucumber which was like a neutralizer. However, I was relieved that I didn't develop hyperkalemia from the lisnopril. On my way back from the hospital, I stopped by the road to buy my favorite street food. Roasted plantain and nuts. I hadn't eaten it in two months, but I didn't miss it.
My health was more important than indulging myself, but it was certainly good to have it. I've been in and out of the hospital so far, and I'm still having this food like no tomorrow. When the body is compromised with a chronic illness, you'll need to watch it.
This isn't the life I want to live, it's frustrating, hurting, painful, and tiring, but it's the new normal unless God grants stability beyond the understanding of human science. Here you have it, the unpeeled version of the plantain and the roasted version. You can fix your eyes.
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I really feasted with my eyes, lol 😂. Hope you enjoyed it after two months.
I did, most importantly I'll take it moderately this time
I haven't tried plantain and nuts before, over here it's served with roasted fish and pepper palm oil sauce.
I hope you enjoyed your meal, after not eating it for two months.
Yes, in PH it's mostly with fish, it's rare to see a joint where they sell with nut, but I guess with fish is great as well. Yeah, good to have it after two months
I've not seen before too.
That's nice
Health issues or not sometimes eating what we crave is the better choice, as it will make you feel good.
I think a lot of diets are not doing people any good, especially if they don't make you feel better.
Well, sometimes health might just be better than indulgence. I've seen people completely abandon what they love eating just to get better.
True but i meant to say: every now and then.
Not eating plantain for the whole of two months is a lot ooh but I understand that you want to stay healthy
I’m glad you had plantain and I’m sure it was enjoyable
Health makes you avoid many things
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I'm so sorry about what you're going through, I'm sure that by God's grace, everything will be back to normal and you can eat what you want when you want.
Cheers 🥂
Yes, by God's grace. I have faith
And yeah... Right from when I was much younger, I've loved plantain so much, roaster, fried, boiled (the ripe one please 😂), I just love it so much.
Yes, I loved it while I was growing up too, I guess most Nigerian do.
I haven't done any such experience till now, but the way you have done it and have learned something, I will definitely try it at home.
Me like this that will be eating anyhow 😂....i think I need to start observing some especially sugar in take
It's really important, the system is unpredictable even for a completely healthy person
Man, you're becoming a medical doctor slowly. All this science you're explaining 😅
On a more serious note though, it must feel good to enjoy the forbidden fruits (pun intended) every once a while. You've been taking real good care of your health in terms of diet, and I'm positive you'll get real better by end of 2024.
To be very honest, I should have aimed at medicine, my life could have been better today, but I totally didn't because of excessive fear and ignorance. It could have done me a lot of good, but the foundation wasn't encouraging.
It's good to enjoy some plantain once in a while, so moderation is key and it makes sense a lot. Good way to use the pun lol.
I'm trusting God now, I've played my part already.
I am a strong believer of the "everything happens for a reason" saying, and I believe you'll be pleasantly surprised at the reason for everything playing out the way they are in the end.
Health is definitely important and I think you just need to get used to your new food plan. I have heard from friends who changed their diets that the start was always the hardest. The food does look good but I can see how it could be unhealthy.
Well it's deciding to be disciplined that's the hardest part. When you're disciplined then you can just grow to understand that the current diet is only there to help you.
Oh wow, roasted plantain looks nice, I've only tasted boiled ones. Plantains are quite similar to bananas and it makes me think what a roasted banana will taste like.
I think it's okay to indulge once in awhile on foods that we want. Being disciplined about our health often requires reducing the sensual pleasure we experience with eating.
Roasted ones are a feast because roasting it in itself is a culinary art that needs to be learned and mastered.