Apr 20th, 2026 - Is it true that … only overweight people are at risk of high cholesterol? Size does matter – as does diet – but your genes are the main driver of your cholesterol levels holesterol, a fatty substance mostly made by the liver and used by the body to build cells and produce hormones, has become a heart-health bogeyman. There are several types, but high levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Often labelled "bad" cholesterol, LDL builds up over time on artery walls, narrowing them and restricting blood flow. High LDL ... [Read More]

Apr 15th, 2026 - while still eating my favorite foods — chocolate included. Without changing my approach or restricting myself, I've managed to maintain a similar weight and physique. I follow the 80/20 approach, meaning I eat a diet full of nutrient-dense whole foods, fiber, protein, healthy fats, carbs, and gut health-boosting micronutrients 80% of the time. The remaining 20%, I enjoy foods that are less nutrient-dense without worrying about it. . When I no longer mentally categorized foods as "good" or "bad," it removed less nutritious foods from the pedestal I'd placed them on. I didn't feel guilty ... [Read More]