Diet matters in heart disease says Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, also known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”, who is interviewed in this episode. A practicing cardiologist, professor, author and the first physician in the world to certify in metabolic cardiology, Dr. Kahn discusses the role of diet in the prevention and reversal of heart disease. Later in the episode, he is joined by Energybits Founder & CEO, Catharine Arnston, to talk about the health benefits of microalgae for heart health.

In this episode you’ll hear:

2:40 - What is metabolic cardiology?
4:30 – The role of genetics v. lifestyle in cardiovascular disease
6:55 – The role of diet in heart disease
10:15- Food as medicine for heart health: prevention and reversal
12:10 – Dr. Kahn on the American Heart Association and ethical conflicts
16:10 – Oil free diet: yes or no?
18:35 – What should people look for when buying extra virgin olive oil?
21:15 – Patient concerns when Dr. Kahn recommends a diet change
23:00 – Ketogenic diets and cardiac health
25:30 - Heart palpitations and coffee
27:25 – Microalgae (spirulina and chlorella) for heart health

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