What do your blood cholesterol numbers mean? with Dr Erin Clarke
Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AOShow Notes
In this rewind episode Prof Clare Collins and Dr. Erin Clarke demystify blood cholesterol levels. They explain the different types of cholesterol in blood (Total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides) and what the level and ratios mean for heart health. They discuss 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. They also highlight practical dietary interventions and resources available to help people improve heart health.
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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-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: [email protected]
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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