In this episode, I cover:

• What is cholesterol
• What is HDL, what is LDL, why is one often considered good and one bad
• How much does dietary cholesterol impct blood cholesterol levels
• What are the components that contribute to cholesterol levels
• Weight neutral, non-diet approaches to managingcholesterol
• Is your cholesterol your fault?

Resources mentioned:

• SDOH blog post: https://leahkernrd.com/the-social-determinants-of-health-and-intuitive-eating/
• egg study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26864369/
• The Rosetto Effect: https://www.pbs.org/video/italian-americans-introduction/
• 5 reasons why weight doesnt determine health: https://leahkernrd.com/👉-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/
• Cholesterol HAES Health Sheet: https://haeshealthsheets.com/high-cholesterol/

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