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 to discuss the role cholesterol plays in your health and what your cholesterol numbers really mean.
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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.
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<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
<p>Let's talk about the truth about saturated fat and cholesterol. </p>
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<p>Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the liver that's used to make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D.</p>
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<p>Saturated fat is a type of fat that stays solid at room te ... Show More
