Welcome to Episode 13 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, hosted by Dana Lyons, featuring nutrition professional Ali Virtue from Parkside Nutrition.
In this episode of the Grit & Grace women’s health podcast, we break down the simple daily habits that support heart health for women, energy, metabolism, and long-term wellness. Instead of extreme diets or trending wellness fads, this conversation focuses on sustainable nutrition habits and healthy lifestyle routines that can improve important biomarkers like cholesterol, inflammation, gut health, and metabolic health.
Ali explains how movement, fiber intake, digestion, muscle mass, hydration, and personalized nutrition all play a major role in building a healthier body. We also discuss why health is never one-size-fits-all—your genetics, lifestyle, and personal biology influence how your body responds to food, exercise, and stress.
If you're trying to improve metabolism naturally, support heart health, reduce inflammation, or build better daily health routines, this episode offers practical strategies you can start today.
In This Episode We Discuss
• Why fiber for gut health is essential for cholesterol balance
• The connection between digestion, hormones, and metabolic health
• How muscle mass helps build a higher-metabolism body
• The importance of movement for cardiovascular and heart health
• Why blood work and biomarkers matter for personalized health
• The surprising link between oral health and heart disease
• Understanding genetics and cholesterol risk
• Differences between athletes vs sedentary adults in nutrition needs
• The truth about gluten sensitivity vs celiac disease
• How to build simple, sustainable health routines
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Connect with Ali Virtue ⬇️
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