The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Foods That Reverse Heart Disease the Natural Way | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A
Aug 4, 2022
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Heart Disease Largely Preventable
- Heart disease begins early and is largely preventable through environmental changes like diet and smoking cessation.
- Dr. Neal Barnard emphasizes that controlling what you eat can profoundly reduce future heart disease risk.
Avoid High Saturated Fats
- Avoid high-saturated-fat foods, especially dairy, cheese, bacon, and palm or coconut oils.
- Read labels and put back products containing palm oil or coconut oil to protect cholesterol levels.
Choose Soluble-Fiber Foods
- Emphasize soluble-fiber foods like oats and beans and include soy and nuts moderately.
- Prefer simple, recognizable whole foods over processed plant-based products to lower cholesterol.