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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, an NHS GP and the founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, an app that includes doctor-approved recipes to cook at home. In this conversation, we dive into why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwide, the connection between cholesterol and heart health, how fiber acts as a “magical nutrient” for the body, how to introduce it into your daily meals, and the role of lifestyle choices in preventing illness and supporting long-term brain and heart health.
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Topics:
00:02:43: Lipid panels & overlooked markers
00:05:21: Atherosclerosis explained
00:08:13: Misleading “normal” cholesterol panels
00:10:48: Why heart disease remains #1 killer & prevention timeline
00:12:51: Cholesterol & Alzheimer’s; LDL targets for brain health
00:15:12: Cholesterol causality, very low LDL safety
00:19:23: Statins & pharmacological interventions
00:26:02: Ultra-processed foods & saturated fats
00:29:26: Fiber’s role in lowering LDL
00:32:05: How fiber binds bile acids & removes cholesterol
00:33:29: Gut microbiome & short-chain fatty acids from fiber
00:35:05: Lowering ApoB, LDL by eating plant-rich foods, portfolio diet
00:37:15: Oats & heart health
00:41:51: Pesticides in fruits and vegetables
00:45:37: Eggs and cholesterol
00:48:18: Soy
00:53:55: Balanced eating
00:57:40: Stress, sleep & cardiovascular disease
00:59:55: Memorable patient stories, family member with stent
01:04:04: How to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke with diet
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, an NHS GP and the founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, an app that includes doctor-approved recipes to cook at home. In this conversation, we dive into why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwide, the connection between cholesterol and heart health, how fiber acts as a “magical nutrient” for the body, how to introduce it into your daily meals, and the role of lifestyle choices in preventing illness and supporting long-term brain and heart health.
***
Topics:
00:02:43: Lipid panels & overlooked markers
00:05:21: Atherosclerosis explained
00:08:13: Misleading “normal” cholesterol panels
00:10:48: Why heart disease remains #1 killer & prevention timeline
00:12:51: Cholesterol & Alzheimer’s; LDL targets for brain health
00:15:12: Cholesterol causality, very low LDL safety
00:19:23: Statins & pharmacological interventions
00:26:02: Ultra-processed foods & saturated fats
00:29:26: Fiber’s role in lowering LDL
00:32:05: How fiber binds bile acids & removes cholesterol
00:33:29: Gut microbiome & short-chain fatty acids from fiber
00:35:05: Lowering ApoB, LDL by eating plant-rich foods, portfolio diet
00:37:15: Oats & heart health
00:41:51: Pesticides in fruits and vegetables
00:45:37: Eggs and cholesterol
00:48:18: Soy
00:53:55: Balanced eating
00:57:40: Stress, sleep & cardiovascular disease
00:59:55: Memorable patient stories, family member with stent
01:04:04: How to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke with diet
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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