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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 30 MIN

If I Had High Cholesterol, Here's Exactly What I Would Do

from Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom Podcast · host Ali Essig

$10 Trial of the PlantWhys Membership: https://www.plantwhys.com/offers/AsLsmm2N/checkout If your cholesterol is creeping up, where should you start? In this episode, I share the exact evidence-based strategies I would use to lower my LDL naturally. We discuss: • The Portfolio Diet and why it is one of the most powerful eating patterns for lowering cholesterol• The best plant protein swaps, including beans, tofu, soy milk, and tempeh• How soluble fiber from beans, oats, barley, and psyllium helps lower LDL• Why nuts, seeds, and plant sterols deserve a place in your daily routine• The importance of reducing saturated fat from foods like butter, cheese, and cream• The role of weight loss, aerobic exercise, and strength training in improving heart health• My thoughts on eggs and cholesterol based on the latest research If I had high cholesterol, these are the exact steps I would take—and they may be simpler than you think. 00:00 What Lowers Cholesterol 00:37 PlantWhys Membership 02:49 Why Cholesterol Rises 03:41 Portfolio Diet Basics 08:37 Swap In Plant Proteins 11:05 Nuts Seeds Soluble Fiber 13:31 Plant Sterols Saturated Fat 18:44 Best Levers Recap 21:30 Eggs Dairy Weight Loss 23:59 Exercise That Helps 27:55 Wrap Up Next Steps

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