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 your blood. The real culprit is the sugar you are eating that makes cholesterol. Liste ... Show More
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How to Choose Nut & Seed Butters
With so many peanut, almond, cashew, sunflower, and seed butters lining grocery store shelves, how do you know which one is actually the healthiest? In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains what to look for on the ingredient label, which ... Show More
11m 25s
Jul 16
Flavorful, Healthy Meals on a Budget
In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci shares practical strategies for eating well on a budget without sacrificing nutrition. Learn how to plan meals, reduce food waste, shop smarter, and make affordable, nutrient-dense ingredients stretch throu ... Show More
13m 15s
Jun 2024
Diabetes, cholesterol & egg consumption: What's new?
<p>Are your clients concerned about eggs and heart health? In this episode, dietitian, Sharon Natoli, dispels common myths about heart health, cholesterol and diabetes, and explains how eggs can play a pivotal role in a heart-healthy eating pattern. You'll discover how metabolic ... Show More
24m 20s
Dec 2020
What Can I Do to Lower My Cholesterol?
"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 t ... Show More
7m 21s
Sep 2025
Recap: Why you should be wary of ‘low fat’ foods | Sarah Berry
If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ll know that our cholesterol level is closely linked to heart health. With that in mind, it’s easy to be drawn to foods labelled as ‘low fat’, ‘reduced fat’ or ‘fat free’ - all of which promise to keep our cholesterol low and hear ... Show More
14m 55s
Apr 2024
2540: Lowering Cholesterol with Lifestyle Changes & Medication - Statins Praluent & Repatha on Improving Health
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Episode 2540:
Discover how to manage high cholesterol levels effectively when traditional methods fall short. This insightful discu ... Show More
11m 38s
Jul 2023
Why Cholesterol Is Only One Factor Of Heart Health
This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Mitopure. Many people still believe that eating cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat, causes heart attacks and that taking statin drugs is the only way to reduce your risk of heart attacks, but now we know the scien ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2024
#541: Lean Mass Hyper Responders & the Lipid Energy Model: Do the Claims Stand Up to Scrutiny?
<p>When discussing cardiovascular health, few topics stir as much debate as cholesterol, particularly in relation to low-carb and ketogenic diets. Recently, there's been significant attention given to a proposed model that suggests high LDL cholesterol may not pose the same cardi ... Show More
1h 29m