Dr. Plank's Weight Loss & Nutritional Nuggets

“Welcome back to our Heart Health Series! I’m Dr. Susan Plank, and I’m so glad you’re here with me today. If you tuned in last week, we kicked off this series by breaking down what really drives heart disease. For years, we’ve been told that LDL, or so-called ‘bad cholesterol,’ is the biggest threat to heart health. But the truth? Heart disease is much more than just LDL—it’s about inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic health.  Today we’re diving into hypertension and cholesterol—two silent threats that can creep up with little to no symptoms. You might feel completely fine, but over time, high blood pressure damages your arteries, increases your risk for heart attack and stroke, and even harms your kidneys and brain health. And cholesterol imbalances? They’re often a warning sign of bigger issues like insulin resistance and chronic inflammation.