The Optimal Health Blog
What Is Lp(a) and Why Is It Important?
Lipoprotein “little a”, or Lp(a), is a genetically inherited independent cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is composed of an LDL-like particle in which apolipoprotein B100 (ApoB) is linked to Apolipoprotein A (ApoA). Elevated Lp(a) increases the risk of a heart...
Indian Inspired Stir-Fry
Ingredients 1 can chickpeas 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup kale 1 leek, chopped 2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tablespoons avocado oil ½ cup Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Sauce (or Tikka Masala Sauce of choice) https://a.co/d/hL75AXF Directions Sautee ground turkey...
Simply Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts 3 Tablespoons EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Cut off the ends of the brussels sprouts, pull off any discolored outer leaves and cut each sprout in...
Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken
Ingredients 1 spatchcocked chicken 1 tablespoon Sea salt 1 tsp. Black pepper 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 tsp. Paprika Directions Season chicken with above ingredients and let sit in fridge for at least 2 hours Bake uncovered in the middle rack at 400 degrees for...
High Protein Hot Chocolate
Ingredients 1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder https://a.co/d/9Y8JkfD OR CocoaVia™ Cardio Health Powder 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant based milk of choice A few drops of alcohol free liquid stevia https://a.co/d/hlXNlLV 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1...
Cauliflower Oatmeal
Ingredients 1 cup riced cauliflower ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or plant based milk of choice 1-2 tablespoons flax meal or chia seeds 1 scoop protein powder of choice - I like this one: https://a.co/d/9jDf7qD Directions Add rice cauliflower and unsweetened...
Daytime and Nighttime Routine for Sleep
Revised April 13, 2025 Sleep is the foundation of health. We all know that without a good night’s sleep, we don’t function well the next day. Without consistent high-quality sleep, our health can be greatly compromised. Sleep and stress resiliency have a...
Nutritional Interventions for PMOS
Written by Lindley Wells; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Upon receiving a PMOS diagnosis there are many different approaches that can be taken to manage the condition. However, in order to best address your...
Cholesterol: Why Is It Important and How to Interpret Your Lipid Panel
What is cholesterol and why is it important? Cholesterol is a molecule in the body that is required for multiple bodily functions. Cholesterol serves as a building block of cell membranes, is essential for normal brain development and function, and is needed for...