LDL Cholesterol Levels and Heart Attacks

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In Western countries, LDL cholesterol level is about 120 to 130 milligrams per deciliter. Once it's at about 80 milligrams a deciliter or lower, you don't see any buildup of that fatty plaque in the artery. And ultimately, that obstruction of blood flow can lead to a heart attack or a stroke. The average person at 120 to 130 cardiovascular disease being the number one cause of death.

Episode #239. Looking for simple, practical ways to improve your exercise regime and eat for better health? Coach Fritz Horstmann understands the difficulties of balancing health with a busy life, and joins me today to offer guidance on how you can do just that.

We discuss:

Intro (0:00)
Fritz’s Vegan Fitness Transformation (12:48)
Combining Intuitive & Educated Eating (30:52)
Fritz’s Coaching with Calorie Counting (42:04)
Plant-Based Protein Sources (46:55)
Bloating (55:32)
Results in Fritz’s Program (57:43)
Getting your steps in (1:09:08)
Develop Habits for Success (1:11:01)
How to get Motivated (1:19:18)
Fritz’s Training Structure (1:24:38)
Principles for Progress (1:30:04)
Is Your Gym Program Working? (1:35:48)
Protein Powder (1:38:03)
Heart Disease & Animal Protein (1:52:30)
IGF1 & Lactate Testing (1:58:21)
Fritz’s Vegan Hat (2:07:50)
Nutrient Supplements (2:11:44)
Is Juicing Good for You? (2:17:37)
Manage Cravings (2:21:46)
Meal Prep vs Eating Out (2:30:59)
Overrated / Underrated Claims (2:52:05)
Outro (3:13:41)

To connect with Fritz Horstmann, join his community on Instagram. You can also visit his website to learn more about his coaching, and listen to his podcast, Plant Based Fitness Secrets.

Discover supporting studies and more insights in the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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