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Today is part 1 of a 2 part series on lowering LDL cholesterol. In this episode we are going to cover what LDL cholesterol is and how it might contribute to the development of heart disease. In the next episode we are going to discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for lowering LDL.

In this episode we cover:

• What cholesterol is and how it functions in our body
• Why cholesterol has been thought to cause heart disease
• The truth about cholesterol and heart disease
• The right cholesterol test to measure to identify risk
• How cholesterol fits with other risk factors as well to contribute to the development of heart disease

Tune in to the episode to learn more.

I discussed measuring APO on the show and this a place where you can purchase the lab test online if you are not able to order it through your doctor.
APO B Test Online

Sources and Additional Reading
Apo B as a Rik Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
A Review of How Lipoproteins Contribute to Cardiovascular Disease

Check out some of products/supplements that I personally use and recommend.

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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today we have another Q and A episode and we are going to discuss:

• Is wild-caught fish more nutritious or safer than farmed fish?
• Is drinking raw milk a health hack or pointless wellness trend?
• What Functional Medicine is and whether or not I recommend it

Studies discussed in this episode:

Farmed Fish
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27670595/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24709486/

Raw Milk Studies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5443421/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9262997/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24615309/

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Sometimes nutrition isn't going to be a top priority in your life. Maybe you just had a child, you are moving, you're traveling, you lost your job, etc. and you just need to place your focus elsewhere and put as little energy as possible into your nutrition.

These times are going to happen and it can be helpful to have a strategy for what we are going to do when they do. So today on the podcast, I am going to discuss how to focus on the bare minimum with nutrition and still make progress and get results (or not slide backwards at least).

If you struggle with staying consistent with quality nutrition choices when life gets hectic, this episode is a must-listen.

Here are the links that were discussed in the show.
Energy Balance Episode
Protein Episode
Guide to Calculating Protein and Energy Needs