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May 2021
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My Cholesterol Is High and I'm Trying to...

JJ VIRGIN
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"My cholesterol is high and I'm trying to avoid statins. Is there a diet to help with this?" asks Katie from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Cholesterol can be a confusing topic and is often misunderstood. In her answer, JJ demystifies cholesterol and gives us all actionable advice an ... Show More
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