You've heard of cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, but what does all of that really mean? In this episode, I sit down with Megan Lyons, to learn the ins and outs of cholesterol. We're digging into the connection between cholesterol and blood sugar, how cholesterol affects cognitive health, and how to effectively and realistically manage our cholesterol through simple lifestyle tweaks that won't completely disrupt our lives.Megan Lyons is the powerhouse behind The Lyons' Share Wellness, with over 10 years of experience transforming lives through a revolutionary wellness approach. As a Nutrition Expert and bestselling author, Megan has logged 12,000+ hours in personalized health coaching, addressing issues from weight loss to chronic diseases. Her podcast, Wellness Your Way, reaches thousands weekly, delivering actionable health insights to help people get to the root of their issues so they can actually heal.In this episode, you'll learn more about:What are HDL, LDL, Triglycerides (and why should we care)The connection between cholesterol and blood sugarHow fat and gluten impact brain healthConnect with Megan through her Instagram, website, and Wellness Your Way podcast.Thank you to Purity Woods for sponsoring this episode!Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide, but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%!Go to puritywoods.com/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!Use code LEAH for 15% off at PaleovalleyJOIN THE EVERSIO WELLNESS GIVEAWAY!2 ways to win an Eversio Wellness Mushroom set:Rate and review the podcast on AppleOR Share an episode to your IG stories and tag me @leah_brueg or @balancinghormonesnaturally.....All of Leah’s favorite productsWork with Leah You can join our private facebook group Balancing Hormones NaturallyFollow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturallyFollow me on Instagram @leah_brueg The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your health care provider. Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.