Very smart people have very different opinions about the healthiness of red meat. You’ve probably seen some of this debate take place online (especially if you follow me on X). In 2015, I embraced red meat and lost 100 pounds. Almost a decade later, I’ve kept it off. It’s one of the reasons I’m so
Dr. Philip Ovadia’s recent guest appearance on the Rebellious Wellness Over 50 podcast with Gregory Anne Cox covered several critical points about heart health and metabolic wellness. Dr. Ovadia strongly advocated for preventing heart disease through simple diet and lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of focusing on metabolic health. This includes maintaining stable blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and avoiding insulin resistance.
Dr. Berg breaks down the complexities of the battle between supporters of the protein-centric ketogenic diet and the corporate-backed dietary guidelines that favor grains and sugars. The implications are vast. We touch on public health, the medical establishment, and of course, Big Pharma.
Why are some states heart-healthier than others? There’s no single reason why some states appear to have healthier hearts than others. I see a few primary reasons why we see such a divide between each state — particularly the cultural norms between Northern and Southern cooking.
Dr. Phil Ovadia, a noted cardiothoracic surgeon, was recently featured in a news segment that was aired on both Fox News and ABC News in Illinois as part of the National Heart Health Month awareness campaign. The segment called attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans. Dr. Ovadia told journalist Marlena Lang that the primary driver of heart disease is the diet many of us have.
You’ll never hear me suggest adding margarine to the mix. That’s because it’s one of the worst fats you could eat. And despite the advertising, it’s certainly not good for your heart.
Cardiac surgeon advocates for a fundamental shift—from treating to preventing heart disease
“Stay Off My Operating Table®” Author: I have lost 100 pounds and greatly improved my overall wellbeing. [I] feel better as I approach 50 than I did in my 20s and 30s.”
Hopefully, you don’t need me to remind you how important hydration is for your health. Being strategic about what you drink, how much you drink, and when to drink can control blood sugar levels, boost performance, and restore metabolic functions. That said, there’s a lot more to hydration than just ‘drinking more water.’ Here’s what
Nicotine is technically classified as a poison — it was one of the world’s first major agricultural pesticides. High doses can kill bugs in just one hour. It can also kill humans in the same amount of time.
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