Cholesterol

Stress Eating and Weight Loss – A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Viewpoint

By Sandra Gultry | February 15, 2025

Stress Eating and Weight Loss – A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Viewpoint stress eating weight loss. Written by: Sandra Gultry, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Weight Loss and Health Coach who resides in Orlando, Florida. Believe it or […]

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15 Incredible Foods to Maximize Heart Health & Ignite Weight Loss

By Sandra Gultry | March 18, 2021

Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, […]

Low-Carb Diets: The Cons- Explained

By Sandra Gultry | August 4, 2019

What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Cons (Click here to read about the pros) Con #1 Turn to any number of blogs, FB posts, and forums, […]

Low-Carb Diets: The Pros – Explained

By Sandra Gultry | August 4, 2019

What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Pros Many people who try a super low-carb diets such as Keto or Atkins have success initially at losing weight […]

Do Carbs Cause Diabetes?

By Sandra Gultry | August 4, 2019

Does Eating Too Much Sweets and Junk Food Cause Diabetes? This is the real question. The short answer is NO. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are complex disorders, with causes that are not […]

Are Carbs the Enemy?

By Sandra Gultry | August 4, 2019

What exactly are Carbs? When you hear “carbohydrates,” think “plant power”. On a basic level, carbs are sugars (naturally found in vegetables, fruit and dairy) starches (naturally found in grains, legumes and some veggies) and […]

Cholesterol – Specifically High Density Lipoproteins

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is HDL Cholesterol HDL (AKA ‘H’ for Happy) carries about 1/3-1/4 of the blood cholesterol. Higher levels seem to protect against cardiovascular disease.  HDL levels less than 40 mg/dl appear to be a risk […]

Cholesterol – Specifically Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is LDL Cholesterol LDL (AKA ‘L’ for lousy) Cholesterol and is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood.  Too much saturated fats and Trans Fats in the diet can cause LDL cholesterol to […]

Cholesterol – Triglycerides specifically!

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What are Triglycerides Triglycerides are a normal substance found in the bloodstream and necessary for life. It provides fuel needed for body cells to function. Too many triglycerides floating in the bloodstream increases your chances […]

Completely off Meds for Pre-Diabetes and Cholesterol

By Sandra Gultry | November 2, 2017

My Extravagant Lifestyle… When I started with Sandra, I was on two medications, Metformin (pre-diabetic) and Lipitor (cholesterol-lowering). I lived an extravagant lifestyle of dining out for every meal literally every day. I had been […]