Investing in heart health: cholesterol and the Portfolio diet, with Dr David Jenkins MD, PhD, DSc

In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Jenkins, MD, PhD, DSc, a globally recognised leader in nutrition science, research and metabolic health. Dr Jenkins is best known for developing both the Portfolio diet and the Gycaemic Index. His work has shaped how we understand the relationship between carbohydrates and blood sugar, lipids and heart health, and continues to influence how clinicians and researchers approach nutrition science. In this episode we explore the cholesterol-lowering foods which make up the Portfolio diet, a dietary pattern that can have a powerful effect on lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk. We break down the science behind the diet, how it works in real life, and why it’s gaining attention as a practical dietary strategy for improving heart health. To read more : https://nutrisci.med.utoronto.ca/faculty/david-jenkins https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523293338 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40394599/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37877288/ Portfolio Diet app: https://www.portfoliodiet.app/en Portfolio Diet infographic: https://practice365.co.uk/uploads/sites/601/2024/10/Portfolio-Infographic-EN-FINAL.pdf If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.