Canola vs. olive oil: what’s better for your heart?
The debate over cooking oils has moved well beyond grocery store aisles and into social media feeds, where conflicting claims about seed oils, olive oil and heart health are everywhere. Suggesting that an olive oil rich diet could raise low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol the kind commonly referred to as bad cholesterol more than canola […]
Why cardio alone fails to fix your cholesterol levels
For years, doctors told patients with high cholesterol to lace up their sneakers and get their heart rate up. Cardio was considered the gold standard. But a growing body of research suggests that aerobic exercise alone only tells half the story and that leaving resistance training out of the equation could mean missing a critical […]
Does resistance training actually lower bad cholesterol
For decades, the conversation around heart health and exercise has centered almost entirely on cardio. Running, cycling, swimming these are the activities most people associate with a healthier heart and better cholesterol levels. But researchers and registered dietitians are increasingly pointing to another form of exercise that deserves equal attention: resistance training. Lifting weights, working […]
How to lower your cholesterol without medication first
High cholesterol is one of the leading contributors to heart disease and heart attacks, but it is also one of the conditions most responsive to lifestyle changes. For people who have not yet started medication, these shifts can bring cholesterol into a healthier range on their own. For people already on treatment, the same habits […]