logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2020
10m 20s

What Can I Do to Lower My Cholesterol?

JJ VIRGIN
About this episode
"What can I do to lower my cholesterol?" Diane Hastings emailed to ask this question. “First, you want to make sure you are measuring the right things, so you can improve the right things,” answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in to discover what factors make cholesterol problematic, what makes a difference a ... Show More
Up next
Nov 24
How a Weighted Vest Can Help Keep the Weight Off After You Lose It
Weighted vests seem to be the next fitness gimmick, but do they actually work? In this episode, I break down the science behind weighted vests and why they can be a powerful tool for women over 40 looking to boost fat loss, metabolism, and everyday calorie burn. I also div ... Show More
17m 8s
Nov 19
Pelvic Floor Myths and Real Sexual Health Fixes with Dr. Rena Malik
How can you tell whether your pelvic floor is tight, weak, or simply not functioning properly? In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik and I break down the misunderstood world of pelvic floor dysfunction, from tightness and weakness to bladder issues, constipation, sexual pain, and th ... Show More
35m 27s
Nov 17
FULL PLAN to Lose 10 lbs of Fat and Maintain Muscle for Women 40+
What’s the most effective way for women over 40 to lose fat without losing muscle? In this episode, I’m walking you through my complete plan for losing 10 pounds of fat while maintaining—or even building—muscle for women over 40. As our hormones shift, the old “eat less and do ... Show More
35m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Managing Cholesterol - Ask a Nutritionist
<p>What's LDL cholesterol? What about HDL cholesterol? They should both be low, right? Understanding cholesterol is an important factor to assessing health risks like developing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke.  On this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist Brandy ... Show More
19m 58s
Dec 2010
119 ND How to Raise Your Good Cholesterol
<p>Having more HDL or &quot;good&quot; cholesterol in your blood reduces your risk of heart disease. Here are three ways to increase your good cholesterol level. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! ... Show More
5m 55s
Apr 2021
Have You Ever Been Told to Lose Weight for Better Cholesterol Numbers?
<p>Two dietitians answer, does your weight affect your cholesterol or is that just a myth? It does seem that every health problem is blamed on a person’s weight but today we’re aiming to help listeners understand that the cholesterol in eggs does not affect the cholesterol in you ... Show More
44m 21s
Dec 2023
Why Is My LDL Cholesterol High?
<p>Have you recently been to the doctor for cholesterol bloodwork and did your LDL cholesterol come back elevated? In this show, our dietitians go over what each number means in your lipid panel to determine your risk for heart issues with a special focus on LDL cholesterol. They ... Show More
41m 22s
Apr 2010
Cholesterol Facts & Fiction
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="left">Did you know that every cell in your body needs cholesterol? Or that a significant amount of cholesterol is made from your liver? This week Darlene Kvist, LN and Cassie Weness, RD welcome special guest Dr. Ryan Bentley t ... Show More
44m 30s
Apr 2023
What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean?
<p>One of the blood tests our clients will often bring to us in nutrition consultations is a lipid panel with three or four different cholesterol numbers and they don’t really understand what they mean. Today, we want to empower you by sharing information on what those numbers st ... Show More
41m 21s
Apr 2023
Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy?
The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all. 
10m 37s
Feb 2024
Demystifying Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Health #376
<p dir="ltr">The conversation around cholesterol has been clouded with misconceptions for years…</p> <p dir="ltr">Recently, however, a clearer narrative has emerged, shedding light on the importance of understanding cholesterol beyond the simplistic labels of "good" and "bad."</p ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2019
511 - Your Brain on Cholesterol
<p>Too much cholesterol can be bad for your heart. But could it be good for your brain? Nutrition Diva dives into the new research on the potential benefits of cholesterol. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/know-your-nutrients/ ... Show More
6m 34s
Jan 2022
Diets for Cholesterol Management
<p>One half of the adult population struggles with cardiovascular disease and today we’ll touch on how cholesterol plays a role in heart health. We’ll discuss the damaging effects of inflammation as well as cover foods that cause that harmful inflammation and the foods that reduc ... Show More
44m 34s