Mayo Clinic Talks
Nutrition & Cardiovascular Health
Oct 24, 2023
Diet's impact on cardiovascular disease and the problems with the standard American diet (SAD) are discussed. Recommendations for improving diet include adding healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish. The effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health and the risks and benefits are also explored. The speakers promote a book on living a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing its practicality and relevance for different age groups.
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- The typical American diet, high in the wrong types of grains and proteins, contributes to obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- An unhealthy diet, starting as early as the teens, can lead to long-lasting effects and the development of diseases like fatty liver disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of dietary interventions early in life.
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Improving the standard American diet
The typical U.S. diet, referred to as the standard American diet (SAD), is low in fruits and vegetables while high in the wrong types of grains and proteins. This dietary pattern leads to a predisposition for obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, which are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle changes, particularly improvements in diet, are crucial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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