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What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Heart Health

What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Heart Health

FromWell Beyond 40


What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Heart Health

FromWell Beyond 40

ratings:
Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Supporting a healthy heart and reducing your risk of heart disease starts with what you eat. In this episode, JJ shares her top 5 needle movers for heart health. You’ll learn about the most important lifestyle risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the #1 thing you need to increase for a healthier heart, the best foods to help manage blood pressure, why low-fat diets are a disaster for heart health, and the best oil for a healthy life. Plus, JJ reveals why protein is critical, how wine can support heart health (if you choose this kind), how intermittent fasting impacts cardiovascular disease, and the most effective exercise to keep your heart healthy. Focusing on your heart health helps you make the most of your years… and this informative episode provides the tools you need to do that.
Released:
Nov 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.