Hey Heart Buddies! For the month of October, I am bringing you my cardiac dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein, every Tuesday. Michelle has revolutionized my health with food - mind, body, spirit. She has so greatly impacted my life that I felt compelled to bring her to you again. She first came on the this podcast in January 2024. Now, she's back with more wisdom and important truth bombs on how to eat for optimal heart health. She isn't about fad diets or elimination. I have loved working with her and I know you will enjoy this series.

In this episode, Michelle shares insights on integrating science-based nutrition into daily life for optimal heart health. Emphasizing the importance of understanding the "why" behind dietary recommendations, she warns against blindly following advice, especially if linked to supplement sales. Michelle explains the complexities of heart functions and the dangers of excess supplementation, which can damage the liver and kidneys, indirectly affecting LDL cholesterol levels. I share my personal success story with Michelle’s guidance, emphasizing the need for lifelong nutritional education.

How to find Michelle

Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN

Cardiology Dietitian and Preventive Cardiology Nutritionist

Owner of Entirely Nourished, LLC

Sign up for her next Optimize Group at here. This is an affiliate link and by signing up, you support this podcast. Thank you!

About the program: Optimize is a six-week virtual heart optimization group program designed to teach you how to protect your heart through science-based nutrition. In this live program, Michelle Routhenstein, a cardiovascular dietitian, leads Zoom lectures that delve into arterial health and how to enhance your cardiovascular risk profile. She addresses underlying issues like inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance using evidence-based nutritional strategies. Throughout the six weeks, you'll also have access to a private community for questions, support, and the implementation of science-based heart-healthy changes to safeguard your heart for the long term.

Get in touch...P: (646) 979-0328 E: [email protected]

http://www.entirelynourished.com 

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**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**

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