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The Proof with Simon Hill

Lower your cholesterol with these foods | Dr David Jenkins

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.93.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 July 2022

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

In Episode #216, I sit down with Dr David Jenkins to discuss the relationship between cholesterol and health. Cholesterol levels are concerningly high among populations consuming a standard Western diet. On the flip side, plant-based diets are often criticised for their lack of cholesterol. We know that cholesterol is an essential component of the human body — but is it necessary to consume it, and is this a concern for plant-based eaters? Dr David Jenkins answers this question and much more in today’s episode. In this episode, we dig into cholesterol and the health implications of sub-optimal levels. We discuss the Portfolio Diet, weight loss, and the current research on cholesterol. Dr Jenkins also shares his recommendations on how and what to eat for optimal cholesterol levels, as well as how medication compares to a lifestyle approach. Specifically, we cover: Intro (0:00) Researching Cholesterol & Diet (2:35) What this means for you (15:00) Weight Loss Factor (17:23) The Portfolio Diet Explained (20:14) Nuts & Seeds (30:37) Weight (39:45) Raising HDL (44:45) Plant Sterols (50:51) Should We Eat Fish? (58:52) Statins (1:07:49) Outro (1:11:22) You can learn more about Dr Jenkins and discover his publications on his University of Toronto profile. To view or purchase his daughter’s book, The Portfolio Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction, you can do so here. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. Make sure to head to theproof.com/podcast for the full show notes. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show? If you are enjoying The Proof a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple Podcasts or a comment on YouTube. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) Creator of Theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Download my complimentary two week meal plan and plant performance

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0:00.0

Hey there, I've got a very quick message to share with you before we jump into the episode.

0:06.5

Let's keep this under 30 seconds, shall we?

0:09.9

This episode is proudly brought to you by Amille.

0:11.9

Amille is a plant-based wellness company focused on formulating evidence-based supplements

0:16.6

to optimize our health.

0:18.2

I personally take Amille's essential aid multi-nutrient, so I start my day, which contains eight

0:23.7

essential nutrients in the right forms and dosages to perfectly complement a plant-rich

0:28.5

diet.

0:29.5

Amille offers no magic pills or hyperbolic claims, just good quality supplements that we

0:34.8

can trust.

0:35.8

To check out Amille and get 10% off your first order, visit theproof.com forward slash friends.

0:41.7

I'll pop a link to that in the show notes.

0:44.6

And even if you go on a statin, a statin isn't going to stop you from getting heart disease.

0:50.5

If you say, look, okay, the statin will give me a 40% reduction in heart disease risk.

0:55.2

I'll take the 60% or whatever.

0:57.2

Well, that's fine.

0:58.2

I can't talk to you, but if you say, I'm on a statin.

1:01.8

I'd now like to do a little better as well.

1:04.5

Then we can help.

1:08.4

Welcome to theproof podcast, a space for science-based conversation exploring the health and longevity

1:13.9

benefits that come with mastering nutrition, physical exercise, mindfulness, recovery,

1:20.3

sleep and alignment.

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