Cholesterol Facts & Fiction

In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, our registered dietitian, Leah Kleinschrodt, explains how to read a nutrition label the smart way. Learn why the ingredients list matters more than calories, how to spot hidden sugars, what serving sizes really mean, and how to evaluate carb ...  Show more

A new high blood pressure diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when the only advice you hear is “cut the salt” or “lose weight.” In this episode, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro break down what to change first to start lowering blood pressure naturally. 

The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all. 

"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 ...  Show more

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! ...

"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 ...  Show more