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Improving your heart health involves more than eating well and exercising. Discover four clinically backed habits that may support better cardiovascular and metabolic health, including donating blood, controlled heat and cold exposure, moderate caffeine intake, and practicing gratitude, while learning how to incorporate them safely into your routine.
Read MoreAre animal-based diets healthier than plant-based diets? Explore the research on nutrient density, bioavailability, anti-nutrients, inflammation, and long-term health outcomes to understand the strengths and limitations of each approach and learn why whole, minimally processed foods matter most.
Read MoreFor years, we’ve been told that butter and beef tallow are dangerous for heart health. But does the evidence actually support that claim? In this article, I explore why many experts still warn against saturated fat, what the latest research says, and how you can make more informed decisions about the foods you eat.
Read MoreYour skin can reveal important clues about your heart health. Poor circulation, chronic inflammation, and certain skin conditions may be linked to cardiovascular risk. Learn how skincare ingredients, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can support both healthy skin and a healthier heart.
Read MoreCan what you eat affect how you feel? Research on the gut-brain axis suggests a strong connection between nutrition and mental health. Studies show that dietary changes may improve depression, anxiety, and cognitive function, sometimes with results comparable to medication. Learn how reducing processed foods, cutting sugar, and eliminating alcohol could support better mental wellbeing.
Read MorePeptides are gaining attention in biohacking and metabolic health, but are they truly the answer? This article explores how peptides may support inflammation control, muscle recovery, and heart health, while also examining the risks of unregulated products and long-term unknowns. Learn how lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, stress management, and resistance training may naturally support many of the same pathways without relying solely on peptide therapy.
Read MoreMany everyday social habits in the US are quietly damaging heart health. From eating out and social drinking to constant snacking, chronic stress, and poor sleep, these normalized routines can increase the risk of heart disease over time. Learn which habits are most harmful and what simple changes can help protect your metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Read MoreFood has a direct impact on your metabolic and heart health. In this article, Dr. Ovadia explores how whole, nutrient-dense foods like full-fat dairy, eggs, red meat, and healthy fats can support cardiovascular health while ultra-processed foods, refined carbs, and sugar contribute to chronic disease. Learn practical dietary changes you can make today to improve heart health naturally and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Read MoreAfter 70 years of following the American Heart Association’s dietary advice, heart health outcomes continue to worsen. This article examines why outdated guidance, conflicting interests, and a high-carb, low-fat focus may be contributing to today’s growing cardiometabolic crisis, and how newer dietary recommendations compare.
Read MoreFor 15 years I was a heart surgeon heading straight for my own operating table, morbidly obese, pre-diabetic, and giving patients advice that wasn’t even working for me. In this conversation with Niklas Gustafson, I lay out what I think we’ve been wrong about for 50 years, and the one test 95% of heart patients would fail.
Read MoreHospital food is supposed to support healing, but for heart patients it may be doing the opposite. From processed ingredients to outdated dietary guidelines, standard hospital meals can worsen metabolic health and increase risk during recovery. Here is why it happens and what you can do to protect yourself or your loved ones.
Read MoreAmericans are sicker than ever — and getting sicker. But even more disturbing is the lack of physicians available to treat them. I’m not talking about general practitioners, although statistics show that these doctors are also under pressure. I’m specifically referring to the specialist doctors who treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The US Health Resources Read More
Chronic stress does far more than make you feel anxious or exhausted — it can quietly damage your heart. Learn how stress affects inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, plus the warning signs and lab markers to watch before it becomes a serious health risk.
Read MoreFat vs carbs isn’t as simple as “good” vs “bad.” This article breaks down decades of research on both sides of the heart health debate—and reveals why diet quality matters far more than the macronutrient itself.
Read MoreHeart disease isn’t primarily caused by cholesterol, saturated fat, or genetics. The real drivers are insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction, factors largely shaped by your daily habits. Understanding these root causes can help you take control of your health and significantly reduce your cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreGlucotypes reveal how your body uniquely responds to blood sugar—ranging from stable to severe spikes. Understanding your glucotype can help you personalize your nutrition, improve metabolic health, and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Read MoreHiring a personal chef can simplify meal preparation, but it doesn’t automatically lead to better metabolic health. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why individuals with insulin resistance, diabetes, or heart failure must carefully consider food choices—even when meals are homemade—and how personalized guidance can help create truly healthy meal plans.
Read MoreHiring a personal chef can simplify meal preparation, but it doesn’t automatically lead to better metabolic health. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why individuals with insulin resistance, diabetes, or heart failure must carefully consider food choices—even when meals are homemade—and how personalized guidance can help create truly healthy meal plans.
Read MoreHiring a personal chef can simplify meal preparation, but it doesn’t automatically lead to better metabolic health. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why individuals with insulin resistance, diabetes, or heart failure must carefully consider food choices—even when meals are homemade—and how personalized guidance can help create truly healthy meal plans.
Read MoreHeart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia exposes the ultra-processed “health” foods hiding in plain sight — from protein-fortified junk foods and low-carb breads to sugar-free products and trendy beverages — and explains how healthwashing marketing can undermine metabolic health and why whole, real foods remain the better choice.
Read MoreDr. Philip Ovadia explains why improving heart health doesn’t require extreme diets or intense workouts. Discover simple, sustainable daily habits — walking more, moving regularly, eating real food, reducing sugar, and aligning meals with hunger — that can meaningfully improve metabolic and cardiovascular health over time.
Read MoreLearn the key differences between insulin and A1C testing and why traditional blood sugar markers may not tell the full story of metabolic health. Discover how fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, and LPIR can help identify insulin resistance earlier and provide deeper insight into cardiovascular and chronic disease risk.
Read MoreMetabolic health isn’t a fixed state—it’s flexibility. Dr. Philip Ovadia explains metabolic flexibility, how exercise improves it, and why strength training, fasted workouts, and varied intensity can dramatically improve insulin sensitivity, energy, and long-term health.
Read MoreWomen experience metabolic health and heart disease differently than men—but most guidelines still rely on male-centric data. In this article, Dr. Philip Ovadia breaks down common myths about female heart health, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, low-carb diets, and the key metabolic markers women should be tracking to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreEarly insulin resistance often goes unnoticed—until it leads to diabetes or heart disease. Learn the earliest warning signs and how to reverse it naturally.
Read MoreWith so much conversation surrounding the MAHA movement, the term ‘metabolic health’ is getting more attention than ever. Just look at that 100% popularity score in the US between November 30 and December 6, 2025 on Google Trends: So it stands to reason that in 2026, there are potentially millions of Americans taking an interest Read More
Cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia reviews the 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting major shifts toward higher protein, full-fat foods, lower sugar, and fewer grains—and what still needs to change for true metabolic health.
Read MoreCardiac mast cells play a critical but often overlooked role in heart disease. Learn how chronic metabolic stress activates immune cells in the heart, contributing to fibrosis, arrhythmias, and coronary disease—and what you can do to reduce the risk.
Read MoreIs weightlifting dangerous for your heart? Dr. Philip Ovadia, heart surgeon and metabolic health expert, breaks down the real risks, benefits, and how to lift safely—especially if you have underlying heart disease or risk factors.
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