What Can I Do to Lower My Cholesterol?

How do ultra-processed foods change the way your genes behave? In this episode, I talk with my longtime friend and mentor, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, about why ultra-processed foods may be the most dangerous health experiment humans have ever run. We explored how food acts as information ...  Show more

How can free or inexpensive daily habits improve your metabolism and longevity? In this episode, I break down why you don’t need expensive gadgets or a massive biohacking budget to age powerfully. I walk you through six free or low-cost habits that can dramatically improve your m ...  Show more

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 ...

Having more HDL or "good" 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! ...

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 ...

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 ...