Flip a coin. That’s how likely it is to have high cholesterol in the US.
But did you know that high cholesterol levels could be triggered by a larger, underlying health concern, which many people fail to address?
And that there is a science-based method to handle this hidden cause more effectively?
Today, we sit down with health and wellness expert Dr. Alexander H. Blackwell, who shares the #1 mistake people make when managing their cholesterol.
Not just that, but you will also learn how to avoid making this vital mistake.
So, without further ado, here it is…
Even though the cause may be hiding in plain sight, we often miss it.
“There’s something called the metabolic syndrome. 88% of people in America have what we call poor metabolic health” – starts wellness expert Alexander H. Blackwell1.
“You might be thinking that you’re part of the 12% of Americans who don’t have it.
And you could be lucky, but if your cholesterol levels are elevated, it is likely that you are actually dealing with a metabolic issue,” continues Dr. Blackwell.
According to him, insulin resistance is the root cause of most metabolic problems and conventional physicians often fail to address it.
Dr. Blackwell illustrates: “If you have high cholesterol, you often get given cholesterol medicine. It seems logical but is actually a bit counter-intuitive.
It’s like trying to fix the AC when the house is on fire. People (including physicians) tend to focus on the consequences rather than the cause.”
According to Dr. Blackwell, one of the ways to address the root – insulin resistance – is to:
Yes, a change in some of our daily habits can help. According to Dr. Blackwell, the ketogenic lifestyle, in particular, gets to the root of the problem.
The low-carb ketogenic diet is effective against insulin resistance and extra pounds.
Thousands of men and women, all over the world, have used this eating strategy. It’s proven, and the results speak for themselves. Many people are able to improve their cholesterol levels, as well as lose flabby arms, big thighs, and stubborn body fat.
“The ketogenic lifestyle can help your body in a holistic way, rather than addressing diseases one at a time like the mainstream approaches do” – assures Dr. Blackwell.
Yet, according to Dr. Blackwell, keto is a very knowledge-based diet. Rushing in without a proper plan is short-sighted as it will most likely fail.
Dr. Blackwell warns: “If you’re looking to start keto to improve your cholesterol levels or metabolism, don’t try to do it on your own.
If you rush in without preparation, you may not know what & when to eat, or how to combine the meals.”
This could lead to more health issues, weight gain, and other side effects! And that’s the opposite of what we want.
If you don’t know if you have enough knowledge to start keto on your own, Dr. Blackwell recommends asking yourself these three questions:
If you don’t know the answers, you’re likely not ready to attempt keto on your own. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of the diet without the hassle that it comes with!
Dr. Blackwell has learned of a way to adopt this health-promoting lifestyle without having to sort through dozens of books and scientific articles.
Read on to hear about his science-backed answer to easier keto.
The solution to these metabolic issues is a personalized keto diet that takes your age, physical shape, and medical conditions into consideration.
The one we have in mind offers a custom daily meal plan (with all numbers calculated for you) that includes over 10,000+ simple recipes.
You might be asking yourself… “Why would I want a personalized diet?”
Dr. Blackwell has a simple answer: “Every single body is different. One-size-fits-all solutions, especially diets, are hard to adopt and follow consistently.
That’s why people usually fail their attempts at living healthy. But with a tailored plan, it is possible to have a healthy lifestyle without feeling deprived.”
And you can receive your own copy of a personalized keto meal plan in just a couple of minutes!
All you have to do is take a Dr. Blackwell-approved quiz down below.
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I gained too much weight last year and my cholesterol went through the roof. Hope the ketogenic diet is what i need this year.
This is true! I was only able to make my levels normal by losing weight!
Hi where do I sign up?