Summary
In this episode Dr. Erin Clarke and I talk about complexities of blood cholesterol levels, including different types (Total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides) and what they mean for heart health. We emphasizes importance of understanding how cholesterol levels relate to heart disease risk, the role of diet and exercise in managing risk, and why regular heart health checks are a good idea. We highlights practical dietary interventions and resources available to help people improve heart health.
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What do your blood cholesterol test results mean? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/what-do-your-blood-cholesterol-test-results-mean
Healthy eating for a healthy heart! https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/healthy-eating-to-help-your-heart
Link to our NMNT closed Facebook group (take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Contact our NMNT team email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au
The Conversation:
What is a blood cholesterol ratio? https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-blood-cholesterol-ratio-and-what-should-yours-be-253126
Got high cholesterol? 5 foods to eat and avoid! https://theconversation.com/got-high-cholesterol-here-are-five-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-63941
Here are 5 food tips that could save your life after a heart attack! https://theconversation.com/health-check-five-food-tips-that-could-save-your-life-after-a-heart-attack-33194
Heart Foundation: How to follow a heart healthy eating pattern! https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-pattern
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute: What is high cholesterol? https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/high-cholesterol
Pathology tests Explained: https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Lipid+profile+%28cholesterol+and+triglycerides%29#
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