{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/6ae9feef6bf03d95801fd52e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why I don’t eat low-fat foods","description":"<p>Is a low-fat diet really the best choice for women looking to manage their weight and cholesterol in midlife? Liz explains why she prefers whole, naturally satisfying foods over many low-fat alternatives, which can contain added sugars and fillers to replace lost flavour. She also explores the role of healthy fats and how to make more informed choices to support a healthy metabolism.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Advice for skin pigmentation, supporting your skin and body when oestrogen isn’t an option, why cholesterol isn&#39;t the bad guy and has my HRT stopped working?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Explaining cholesterol: the difference between LDL and HDL </li><li>How changing hormones impact cholesterol and weight</li><li>Why our body and brain need cholesterol</li><li>What’s causing my skin pigmentation?</li><li>How menopause changes where we store fat</li><li>Does testosterone help a flagging libido?</li><li>How to support your body and skin health when you can’t take oestrogen</li><li>Can HRT stop working?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to try anything Liz mentioned? </strong></p><p><br></p><p> Find all the products and resources from this episode <a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/health/why-i-dont-eat-low-fat-foods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> on our website.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch with a question for Liz:</strong> </p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></li><li><strong>WhatsApp:</strong> 07518 471 846</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><em><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Age-Supercharge-Health-Better/dp/1399723715\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How To Age</a></em></li><li><em><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Better Second Half</a></em><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz on Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Liz Earle</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)</p><p><strong>Content Writer: </strong>Lucy Parley</p><p><strong>Head of Brand: </strong>Ellie Smith</p><p><br></p><p><em>Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our </em><strong><em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/affiliate-policy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Affiliate Policy</a></em></strong><em> for more information.</em></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}