Nutrition Diva Nutrition Diva Mailbag: Answers to your latest questions
Aug 27, 2025
Listeners dive into the impact of coffee on cholesterol and question the healthiness of natural nitrites from celery powder. The conversation highlights the hazards of home-frying, including safety tips and best practices. There's also an exploration of ketone energy drinks and their mixed reputation among athletes, with research suggesting they may not enhance performance as hoped. Additional nutritional tips and resources for young athletes and weight loss are shared, making it a well-rounded discussion on contemporary health topics.
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Switch To Filtered Coffee If LDL Rises
- If you drink four to six cups of unfiltered coffee daily and LDL is rising, try switching to paper-filtered coffee for a few months to see if levels fall.
- Continue regular cholesterol checks as you age even if you enjoy French press coffee now.
Unfiltered Coffee Raises LDL Dose-Dependently
- Unfiltered coffee like French press contains diterpenes (cafestol and kahweol) that can raise LDL cholesterol.
- The effect is dose-dependent and modest for one to two cups, so moderate drinkers with healthy lipids need not quit.
Pair Cured Meats With Produce And Limit Intake
- Enjoy cured meats occasionally and pair them with fruits and vegetables to supply vitamin C that blocks nitrosamine formation.
- Limit frequent daily consumption of processed cured meats to reduce cancer risk.