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121: Board Certified Cardiologist, Dr. Monica Aggarwal, Talks Preventative Heart Care, What You Need to Know About Olive Oil, and Tips for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, who is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation. She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of
Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles. A girl after our own heart…
Dr. Aggarwal answers questions from our community about heart health, cholesterol management, the unique symptoms women experience during heart attacks, and she provides practical tips for listeners to improve their heart health. This one is awesome, so tune in today.
Things we discuss
Preventive cardiology focusing on nutrition and lifestyle to heal the body
Insights from her olive oil study, suggesting that lower oil intake may benefit cholesterol levels
High triglycerides in plant-based diets may be due to excessive simple carbohydrates
The importance of high fiber intake for heart health and digestion
Why reducing saturated fat is essential for managing heart disease risk
Why personalized dietary approaches are necessary for managing cholesterol and heart disease
Links mentioned in this episode
Dr. Monica Aggarwal’s website
Full Plate Living
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Clean Food Dirty Girl Meal Plan Club
About Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Dr. Aggarwal gives talks around the world. She was named a “Next Generation Innovator” by Cardiology Today.
She conducts research on nutrition education in medical institutions and on how a plant-based diet impacts cardiovascular disease. She has published in major medical journals such as Journal of American College of Cardiology and American Journal of Medicine.
Board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management, she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation.
Dr. Aggarwal specializes in preventative management of heart disease with lifestyle techniques in conjunction with medications.
She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles.
She was recently named Florida’s Cardiovascular Researcher of the year which provided her with a grant to conduct the important research needed on nutrition.
She currently sees patients in person with Advent Health Winter Park and via Telehealth.
#HeartHealth #PlantBased #OilFree #Cardiology #PreventativeCare
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals.
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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, who is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation. She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of
Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles. A girl after our own heart…
Dr. Aggarwal answers questions from our community about heart health, cholesterol management, the unique symptoms women experience during heart attacks, and she provides practical tips for listeners to improve their heart health. This one is awesome, so tune in today.
Things we discuss
Preventive cardiology focusing on nutrition and lifestyle to heal the body
Insights from her olive oil study, suggesting that lower oil intake may benefit cholesterol levels
High triglycerides in plant-based diets may be due to excessive simple carbohydrates
The importance of high fiber intake for heart health and digestion
Why reducing saturated fat is essential for managing heart disease risk
Why personalized dietary approaches are necessary for managing cholesterol and heart disease
Links mentioned in this episode
Dr. Monica Aggarwal’s website
Full Plate Living
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Clean Food Dirty Girl Meal Plan Club
About Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Dr. Aggarwal gives talks around the world. She was named a “Next Generation Innovator” by Cardiology Today.
She conducts research on nutrition education in medical institutions and on how a plant-based diet impacts cardiovascular disease. She has published in major medical journals such as Journal of American College of Cardiology and American Journal of Medicine.
Board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management, she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation.
Dr. Aggarwal specializes in preventative management of heart disease with lifestyle techniques in conjunction with medications.
She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles.
She was recently named Florida’s Cardiovascular Researcher of the year which provided her with a grant to conduct the important research needed on nutrition.
She currently sees patients in person with Advent Health Winter Park and via Telehealth.
#HeartHealth #PlantBased #OilFree #Cardiology #PreventativeCare
About
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals.
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