Heart Health Expert | Cardiology Dietitian | Speaker & Consultant
“Your program sounds awesome, Michelle…but, I already eat clean and relatively healthy. Will this still benefit me?" If you're feeling hesitant about whether my program can truly help you, this message is for you. I want to assure you that there's SO much more to optimizing your heart health than avoiding fried foods or eating more vegetables. Let's dive into a few reasons why I believe my program can make a real difference for you and your heart health, even if you already know a lot about nutrition. 1. Heart healthy eating isn't just about cutting out the “bad” stuff Most people focus on eliminating foods they think are harmful—like sugar, salt, or red meat. Truth is it's equally important to know what to ADD back in to support your blood vessel health, enhance blood flow, and provide essential nutrients in the right quantities. Here's an example. If you have high cholesterol, there's a good chance you've been told to avoid or limit red meat. Unfortunately this doesn't work because you also need to add in foods that reduce cholesterol production and help with cholesterol elimination. 2. Are you getting enough? Even if you're adding back the right foods to support your blood vessel health and overall heart health, are you eating those foods in the right quantities? Nutrient-dense foods need to be consumed in therapeutic doses to truly make a difference. Take fish, for example. You've probably heard that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for your heart. Only thing is, eating fish once/week or 3 times/month isn't enough to get the EPA and DHA amounts required for anti-inflammatory benefit and to help reduce arterial stiffness. The type of fish you eat matters too since not all varieties are high in omega-3 fatty acids (I'm looking at you, tilapia). Now if you're thinking “I hate fish," I've worked with many people who felt the exact same way. In my program, we'll chat all about ways to make your fish taste better or what to do if you just can't have it so that you're still getting all those heart healthy benefits. 3. Food combinations matter Eating to optimize your heart health isn't just about individual foods, but how they interact. Some foods can enhance the absorption of nutrients, while some combinations might hinder it. For instance, carrots contain beta-carotene which is a fat soluble antioxidant. That means you need to eat carrots with a heart healthy fat source or else you won't gain the heart health benefits you're aiming for. I want to make sure your efforts are truly going to pay off because there's a difference between general healthy eating and HEART healthy eating that has a positive impact on your blood vessel health. As you can see, the details matter! In my Heart Health Optimization Group Program, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how to eat not just “clean,” but effectively for your heart health. 1 SPOT LEFT! #heartattack #heartdisease #hearthealthy #heartdiseaseprevention
