This program is designed to help you understand and manage your cholesterol and triglyceride levels to support a healthier heart and a better quality of life. Whether you are living with high cholesterol or simply want to learn more about prevention, this course will guide you step-by-step in simple, easy-to-understand language.
What You’ll Master
The Healthy Heart Blueprint program covers everything you need to know about cholesterol, heart health and managing triglycerides.
- You will discover the fundamentals of how different types of fats work in your body and why maintaining healthy levels is crucial for cardiovascular wellness.
- The course breaks down the science behind HDL (“good”) and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, helping you understand how each affects your heart health differently.
- We’ll explore the root causes of elevated cholesterol, including genetic factors that may influence your lipid profile.
- You’ll learn to interpret your lab results with confidence and understand what your numbers really mean for your health.
- The program also addresses the hereditary aspects of dyslipidemia, helping you understand your family history’s role in your cardiovascular risk
Practical Tools for Real Change
Beyond understanding the science, you will also gain practical skills for taking care of your heart and managing your cholesterol through lifestyle modifications.
- We have included practical nutritional strategies that focus on heart-healthy eating patterns that can naturally lower cholesterol levels.
- You’ll discover which foods support healthy lipid levels and learn simple meal planning strategies that fit your lifestyle.
- The exercise component provides realistic fitness approaches tailored to different activity levels and physical abilities.
- We’ll show you how movement impacts cholesterol metabolism and provide sustainable workout plans that don’t require expensive equipment or gym memberships.
- Weight management strategies are integrated throughout the program, recognizing that maintaining a healthy weight supports overall lipid control.
- You’ll learn evidence-based approaches that focus on long-term success rather than quick fixes.
- You’ll understand how different cholesterol-lowering medications work, their potential side effects, and what to expect during treatment.
Getting Started
This program includes a series of short videos and knowledge testing quizzes. The link to each next step will be available as you complete each module.
For example, watch the Module 1 video linked below — the Module 1 quiz will be linked in the description. After completing the quiz, the next video will be linked on the quiz submission page.
Module 1: Introduction and Cholesterol Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwhfN1ajZxw
Make sure to follow up with your nurse practitioner or dietitian and reach out if you have any questions!