EPISODE 13 | When cardiologist Bret Scher agreed to let me interview him, I did a happy dance. Seriously. I’ve been following Dr. Scher for quite some time now, so when I chatted with him I was somewhat star struck! On his website, Dr. Scher says he hopes to be “the most unique cardiologist you have ever encountered.” After listening to this ep, you’ll see why this is true! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:30 - How Dr. Scher transitioned from more traditional cardiologist to self-proclaimed "low-carb cardiologist"

8:16 - What "nutrition education" in med school really looks like

9:27 - Does Dr. Scher think a "keto" dietary pattern should be a short- or long-term intervention?

11:59 - What's the role of veggies in a low-carb and/or keto diet?

12:35 - Dr. Scher's initial reaction to the now-popular "carnivore diet"

13:14 - What does the evidence suggest about the "dangers" of consuming meat, saturated fat, and processed meat?

14:14 - Can someone be vegan + keto OR vegetarian + keto?

14:58 - Why dietdoctor.com is my absolute faaaaavorite nutrition resource

16:40 - Dr. Scher explains why many people have misinformed about the "low-carb lifestyle"

18:08 - If your cardiologist isn't up to date on the latest nutrition research, what can you do?

20:37 - What's the deal with cholesterol? Should we fear egg yolks? Is having "high cholesterol" bad?

27:07 - The best tests/labs to assess heart health

31:02 - Can a dietary intervention (like keto) help someone stop taking medications like statins?

33:57 - What about "time-restricted eating" (aka "intermittent fasting")? Does Dr. Scher recommend it for some/most people? (Wanna learn more about intermittent fasting? I did a whole episode on it! Click here to learn allllll about the topic.)

37:47 - Cardiology myths most people still believe to be true

40:20 - Dr. Scher's opinion on whole grains: to eat or not to eat?

42:13 - What about exercise? Which type is best for heart health?

45:40 - Where can the average person go to stay on top of new medical research?

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Click here to visit the Diet Doctor website

Click here to subscribe to the Diet Doctor Podcast w/ Dr. Scher

Click here to book a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Scher

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