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EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 21 MIN

What do your blood cholesterol numbers mean? with Dr Erin Clarke

from Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

SummaryIn 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.Need a Personalised Nutrition Report? Take our Australian Eating Survey This assessment of food and nutrient (vitamin and mineral) intakes has a cost. Use this 50% discount code 'DietCheck' at checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/No Money No Time (NMNT)What do your blood cholesterol test results mean? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/what-do-your-blood-cholesterol-test-results-meanHealthy eating for a healthy heart! https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/healthy-eating-to-help-your-heartLink to our NMNT closed Facebook group (take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Contact our NMNT team email: [email protected] Conversation: What is a blood cholesterol ratio? https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-blood-cholesterol-ratio-and-what-should-yours-be-253126Got high cholesterol? 5 foods to eat and avoid! https://theconversation.com/got-high-cholesterol-here-are-five-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-63941Here 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-33194Heart Foundation: How to follow a heart healthy eating pattern! https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-patternVictor Chang Cardiac Research Institute: What is high cholesterol? https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/high-cholesterolPathology tests Explained: https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Lipid+profile+%28cholesterol+and+triglycerides%29##HeartHealthCheck, #Cholesterol, #HeartWeek, #HeartFoundation, #RiskRatio, #CholesterolLoweringDiet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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