Heart health: 4 things a cardiologist would never ask his patients to follow

Multiple established heart health guidelines recommend patients to follow strict dietary rules, and make significant lifestyle modifications to keep their heart healthy. Board certified cardiologist and natural heart doctor, Dr. Jack Wolfson however, bases his recommendations on medical practice and scientific research to determine 4 heart patient instructions he would never follow, because they fail to deliver substantial benefits or create potential risks. Take a look...

Dr. Wolfson disagrees with traditional medical advice about egg consumption because he believes patients should not stop eating eggs. The nutritional content of eggs includes premium protein along with vitamins, minerals and beneficial fats. Research demonstrates that egg cholesterol consumption does not produce substantial changes in blood cholesterol levels, in typical individuals. The brain and heart receive choline from eggs, which also contain antioxidants that help protect cardiovascular health. Dr. Wolfson recommends patients to get their eggs from pasture-raised chickens, because this method delivers the highest nutritional value. The practice of egg avoidance, deprives people of a natural food source that provides essential nutrients for their health.

Dr. Wolfson endorses moderate coffee consumption as a beneficial habit for heart health. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances in coffee lead to a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke when people drink 2-3 cups everyday. Dr. Wolfson tells his patients to stay away from coffee only when they experience adverse effects such as anxiety or insomnia, but otherwise recommends coffee consumption in moderation. The health benefits of coffee which include improved alertness and metabolic function, make it suitable for most heart patients to consume.

According to Dr. Wolfson, oatmeal is not really healthy, he rather calls it a gimmick by oatmeal companies. Some patients develop adverse reactions to oats which makes them unable to digest them properly. Dr. Wolfson promotes a food plan that includes eggs, nuts, seeds, vegetables and animal proteins as the foundation for a healthy diet. The different food types in this diet supply vital fats and proteins which maintain cardiovascular wellness at the same level. Calling it the food for the horses (and that too barely), Dr. Wolfson rejects the idea of oatmeal.

Dr. Wolfson explains that heart health and overall wellness, depend on proper fat consumption because fat serves as an essential nutrient. The consumption of extremely low-fat diets results in higher consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugars, which create negative effects on heart health. He recommends patients to eat healthy fats from avocados, nuts, fish, pasture-raised meats and olive oil, but to stay away from processed trans fats and oils. The body needs sufficient healthy fats to maintain cell membrane integrity and reduce inflammation, while enabling hormone production which supports brain and cardiovascular system operations.

Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not a substitute for medical advice