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After 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 This article examines why outdated guidance, conflicting interests, and a high-carb, low-fat focus may be contributing to today’s growing cardiometabolic crisis, and how newer dietary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 From processed ingredients to outdated dietary guidelines, standard hospital meals can worsen metabolic health and increase risk during recovery.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.
Read MoreHow travel impacts heart and metabolic health—and what you can do about it. Dr. Philip Ovadia shares practical, evidence-based strategies to protect your heart while traveling, including movement, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and alcohol avoidance.
Read MoreNo, it’s not a seasonal joke: the sugar diet is very real. It has waned somewhat from its zenith of popularity, but I feel now is the best time to weigh in — before people set their sights on fad diets for New Years. Just as you might have expected: no, it’s not something I Read More
Women make up more than 60 million cases of heart disease in the U.S., yet they remain consistently underdiagnosed and underserved. Shifting hormones, outdated assumptions about age, and major sex differences in key biomarkers all contribute to poorer outcomes for women — including rising heart attack rates in younger age groups.
Read MoreHigh Lp(a) is a known cardiovascular risk marker, but its impact depends heavily on metabolic health. Learn what raises Lp(a) and how lifestyle changes can lower it.
Read MoreHoliday heart risks spike in winter, especially for older adults and those with metabolic disease. Learn how to protect your heart health during the holidays.
Read MoreConfused about whether protein powder is safe for your heart? Dr. Phil Ovadia explains the benefits, risks, myths, and how to choose the right high-protein option.
Read MoreThe Make America Health Again (MAHA) movement is driving a major nutrition shift in 2025, as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to release new U.S. dietary guidelines. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia examines how these shorter, “common-sense” guidelines could reshape heart health by emphasizing whole, real foods, revisiting saturated fat, and rethinking traditional low-fat advice.
Read MoreDiscover how your gut health directly impacts your heart. Learn practical, science-backed ways to improve both through diet, rest, and lifestyle.
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