In this episode, Tina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause and menopause. Ashley dives into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerhouse foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. She also breaks down essential blood markers to monitor, how statins work, and shares practical tips and actionable advice for better managing your cholesterol.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Are your genetics really to blame for high cholesterol?

- What happens to cholesterol during perimenopause and how hormones affect it

- The role of muscle in cholesterol regulation

- Foods that naturally lower cholesterol and the impact of dietary cholesterol

- The importance of fiber, especially soluble fiber, for cholesterol health

- Key blood markers to monitor and what they mean for cholesterol

- How statins work and how to safely stop them

- Postpartum nutrition for moms and its effect on cholesterol levels

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

About Ashley Reaver, RD:

Ashley is a registered dietitian with a master's in Nutrition Science and Policy. She is the creator of the Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method, offers nutrition counseling in her private practice in Oakland, CA, and teaches nutrition and dietetics courses at University of California, Berkeley.

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