Dietary cholesterol and heart health is a controversial topic with conflicting opinions. On one end of the spectrum, many believe saturated fat and cholesterol rich foods like meat and dairy should be avoided to protect heart health. On the other end, some argue dietary cholesterol has no impact on blood cholesterol levels or heart disease … Read more
Over the years, I noticed my weight slowly creeping up. As someone who helps others live a healthy lifestyle, this was concerning. Then, a routine blood test revealed my total cholesterol was higher than normal. With heart disease running in my family, I knew I had to make changes. I committed to losing weight and … Read more
Cholesterol is an essential molecule in the human body that has gotten an unfair bad reputation. Terms like “good cholesterol” and “bad cholesterol” are overly simplistic and promote misunderstanding about the roles and functions of cholesterol. This article will provide an overview of what cholesterol is, why our bodies need it, how it is transported … Read more