Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Bonus: Deanna Minich, PhD, on How Colorful Foods Can Transform Your Health
Apr 11, 2025
Deanna Minich, PhD, is a nutrition scientist and author of The Rainbow Diet, championing a 'Food First' approach to wellness. She shares how colorful, whole foods can enhance health and mood, especially focusing on their role in heart health. The conversation explores the importance of phytonutrients in vibrant fruits and vegetables, alongside dietary diversity. Tips on using spices and herbal teas to improve heart function, as well as insights on melatonin's effect on sleep and cardiovascular wellness, round out the engaging discussion.
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Nutrition as Top Heart Disease Intervention
- Nutrition is the number one impactful intervention for heart disease across medical disciplines.
- It influences multiple pathways and helps prevent many chronic lifestyle diseases.
Science Supports Plant-Based Diets
- The science consistently supports plant-based diets for cardiovascular health.
- Phytonutrients mainly reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, key factors in heart disease.
Eat Rainbow Colors for Heart
- Eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables daily to get diverse heart-healthy phytonutrients.
- Focus on red, orange, yellow, and especially leafy green foods for their cardiovascular benefits.