Welcome to Episode 34 of Quirky Cooking Chats (Season 2), with Jo Whitton: A Healthy Perspective on Fats and Cholesterol, with Dr Damian Kristof

Dr Damian Kristof of Vida Lifestyles (chiropractor, naturopath and nutritionist) answers common questions about fats and cholesterol in this game-changing podcast! Listen in to understand more about the role of cholesterol in the body, why we need it, how it's made, and how we can help our bodies to create the GOOD cholesterol that feeds our brain, hormones, and every cell in our body.

• Should saturated fats be a part of a healthy diet?


• Do they cause high cholesterol and/or heart disease?


• What is the 'cholesterol myth' and how did it become so ingrained in our modern society?


• What DOES cause high cholesterol?


• How can we reduce our LDL and triglyceride levels?


• What traditional diets are 'heart healthy'? Is a vegetarian diet the answer?


• What fats and oils should we use and how?


• What's the link between high cholesterol and diabetes?


• What are the basic principles to keep in mind around the healthy consumption of fats?


• What's some examples of daily meals for a heart-healthy diet?

Damian's Links:

• About Damian Kristof: http://vidalifestyles.com/about/dr-damian-kristof/


• Damo and Marcus' Podcast, 100 Not Out: https://thewellnesscouch.com/shows/100-not-out


• Visit a 'blue zone' with Damo and Marcus! Ikaria Trip: https://100notout.com/ikaria/


• Previous podcast with Damian, "The Philosophy of Health & Wellness": https://youtu.be/24G7ke-9aCo

Jo's Links:

• Quirky Cooking website: https://quirkycooking.com.au/


• The Gut Health Formula program: https://quirkycooking.com.au/gut-health-programs-cooking-classes/


• Jo & Lucie's Luxury Health Retreat in the Italian Alps: https://quirkycooking.com.au/2023/01/luxury-health-retreat-in-the-italian-alps-2023/


• Sign up to Jo's newsletter: https://quirkycooking.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up