Intuitive Eating with High Cholesterol

“But what if I have high cholesterol? Can I still eat intuitively?” Absolutely!

A diet that restricts foods even when weight loss is not the intention can still create a feeling of deprivation. This can result in the same yo-yo effect seem in traditional diets, which research finds harmful. Taking a non-diet approach can help prevent this scarcity mentality by focusing on foods to ADD instead of taking foods away. Bonus: research supports the addition of certain foods, such as soluble or viscous fibers, as an effective way to lower cholesterol. Other foods shown to help: soy protein, almonds, chia or flaxseeds, specific fruits and veggies like oranges and Brussels sprouts, and plant stanols/sterols (from plant foods or supplements). Intuitive eaters can select supportive foods that they enjoy to ADD and still support heart health. No need for deprivation! Contact me to learn more about how you can take additive steps to potentially improve your cholesterol.