Part 2: How to Fight Heart Disease with Cardiologist Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Oct 27, 2021
Watch Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
We are back for round two with Dr. Monica Aggarwal. If you haven’t listened to the first episode (#148), go back and listen to her origin story. Dr. Aggarwal takes a different approach to heart health than most cardiologists. Instead of stents and blood-thinners, she uses lifestyle and nutrition as a patient’s first line of defense. Named a New Generation Innovator by Cardiology Today, Dr. Aggarwal is helping people live longer—not just masking the symptoms of heart disease. Everyone has some level of risk when it comes to heart health. No matter your age or lifestyle, we can all benefit from hearing what Dr. Aggarwal has to say. We just couldn’t fit all of her knowledge into one episode!
Listen to Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
[Tweet “A stent doesn’t make you live longer—it makes you feel better. What will make you live longer is optimal medical therapy and optimal lifestyle change.” – Dr. Monica Aggarwal]
What we discuss in this episode:
Calculating one’s relative risk of heart disease
Why healthy eating matters even in childhood
Understanding plaque and its consequences
What is a stent and what does it actually do?
Nutritional tips to lower risk of heart disease
Understanding the difference between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats
This conversation dives into both kid and adult nutrition as well as the environmental factors we often don’t think about when deciding what to eat. James also stays on to answer our listener questions, so stay tuned through the end!
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly greenhouse gases are or how eating animals specifically contributes to climate change, this conversation is for you. Merzer has done his research, and it’s evident: we’re not fighting against science, we’re fighting against a culture ingrained in animal foods.
Whether you’re struggling with one of these disorders or know someone going through it, you’re sure to glean some enlightenment from this deep discussion.
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