In this episodeTina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause. Ashley delves into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerful foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. It also breaks down the essential blood markers to monitor, how statins work, and shares practical, actionable tips to better manage 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 cholesterol in the diet
- The importance of fiber, especially soluble fiber, for cholesterol health
- Key blood markers to monitor and their meaning for cholesterol
- How statins work and how to stop them safely
- 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 in their diets while achieving their body composition goals.
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About Ashley Reaver, RD:
Ashley is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutrition Science and Policy. She is the creator of the Low Cholesterol Longer Living Method, offers nutritional counseling in her private practice in Oakland, CA, and teaches nutrition and dietetics courses at the University of California, Berkeley.
