Cholesterol & Heart Health Blog

Why that matters for your heart. At this time of year, you’re probably seeing and hearing a lot of “new year, new you” messaging. New habits. New body. New rules. A complete reset. For many people, that messaging feels motivating for about a week - and then quietly crushing. Because real life doesn’t pause in January. Work is still busy (if not more so!). Family responsibilities don’t disappear. Energy levels might be low. Motivation comes and goes. So what if you didn’t nee

Bear with me, this is about to get very metaphorical. So, the vast majority of people I work with are classic all-or-nothing thinkers. They have never reached their health and fitness goals because they live in either extreme. They’re either going to the gym six days a week. Or not at all. They’re either eating nothing but lettuce leaves. Or anything and everything they can get their hands on. Essentially, they’re all in. Or they’re all out. It’s either black, or it’s white.

If December always feels like one long internal battle between “being good” and “sod it, it’s Christmas”, fear not, I'm going to help you find the middle ground. If you’re living with high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease, or you’ve just hit the age where your annual blood tests have started to invoke anxiety, this pattern can feel even more stressful. You want to enjoy yourself, but you also don’t want your health to slide. The good news? You don’t need to be

So you've got high cholesterol… and now it’s nearly Christmas. There are mince pies in every room, your inbox is full of party invitations, and there’s a permanent box of “just help yourself” chocolates in the office. Part of you is thinking " What’s the point? I’ll just start again in January.” The other part is quietly panicking that every roast potato is clogging your arteries. If that sounds familiar, you are absolutely not alone. In this blog, I want to help you: Drop th

Have you ever caught yourself saying… “I’ve ruined it now. I’ll start again on Monday. Why can’t I just stick to it like everyone else?” If so, you're not alone and you’re not the problem. You ’v e just been taught the wrong approach. In this post, I want to unpack one of the most common patterns I see as a health coach and how one client’s story (which reflects so many others) shows us what real progress actually looks like. Because it turns out… it’s not about being perfe

Low-carb and keto diets can help some people lose weight, but they are not always the best choice for high cholesterol. Here’s why LDL cholesterol can rise, and how to take a more heart-health-first approach.

If you’re waiting for a clear run of empty months to finally “get healthy”, you’ll be waiting a long time. Real life is gloriously messy: kids’ school holidays, birthdays, work deadlines, weekends away, Christmas… and, for some, Thanksgiving too. The calendar never stops throwing curveballs and that’s exactly why now is the best time to begin. Why “easy seasons” don’t build durable habits When life feels calm, you can white-knuckle a plan. But what happens when it gets busy a

As the days get shorter and the clocks go back, many of us notice our energy dip and motivation wobble. It’s perfectly normal. Less daylight can nudge our body clocks (circadian rhythms) off course, which affects sleep, mood, and the get-up-and-go we need for walks, workouts, and cooking something nourishing. The good news? With a few small tweaks, you can feel brighter, keep your habits ticking over, and support your heart health right through the darker months. Why darker d

Managing cholesterol naturally is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about building a realistic pattern of food, movement and lifestyle habits that support your heart health over time.

Lowering cholesterol is not about eating perfectly or cutting everything out. This guide explains what to eat more often, what to reduce, and how to build realistic heart-healthy meals that support cholesterol.

You’ve been told to lower your cholesterol. Maybe your GP has given you three months before considering statins. Maybe a blood test result left you worried. Or maybe you have a family history of heart disease and you want to take control now. But here’s the problem: the advice you’re given is often vague - “eat better, move more, lose weight.” That’s easier said than done. And when you turn to Google, you’re met with conflicting tips, fad diets, and miracle promises. It’s c

Statin-free cholesterol reduction is possible for some people, but it depends on your cholesterol level, genetics, overall cardiovascular risk and consistency with lifestyle changes. Here’s what to know before deciding your next step.

Lowering cholesterol is not about cutting everything out. It is about knowing which foods support LDL cholesterol, then building them into everyday meals and habits that feel realistic enough to keep.

If your LDL cholesterol is high, you may be wondering whether lifestyle changes can help before medication is needed. This guide explains what LDL cholesterol is, what can lower it naturally, and how to build changes that fit real life.