Conquering Cholesterol: Actionable Steps for Improving Cholesterol with Alan Aragon

Discover the keys to improving cholesterol and extending longevity in this enlightening episode with Alan Aragon. In this episode, we delve into factors impacting your cholesterol levels and actionable strategies to positively impact your blood lipid levels for better heart health. Learn how genetics influence your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, and explore ways to enhance your life span through mindful choices in diet, fiber intake, saturated fats, basic exercise, and proper calorie consumption. Purchase Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance & Health Follow Alan on Instagram Alan’s peer-reviewed publications Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Episode 3 Quotable moments: 19:38 “The best that anybody can do is follow what we know to improve blood lipids as far as dietary selection goes, and that usually is going to come down to reducing the amount of land animal fat that we take in.” 21:14 ”But when you look at the literature, full-fat dairy does not seem to contribute to adverse changes in blood lipids, with the exception of butter. Butter does, but full-fat milk, full-fat yogurt, and cheese does not.” 22:32 “You're really looking at food selection where you gravitate as much as you can towards healthy fats. And those are going to be marine fats. So fish fat, fatty fish, avocado, nuts, and seeds. 25:50 "So get leaner, gravitate towards those healthy sources of dietary fat, and really try to moderate and minimize land animal fats with the exception of full-fat dairy." 32:50 “The number one cause of death, whether you're talking about infectious diseases or chronic diseases, is coronary artery disease.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter -http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.