Podcasts Health HealthFormation 8.2 Vegan isn't always synonymous with health part 2 with Stephanie Deal, PharmD

8.2 Vegan isn't always synonymous with health part 2 with Stephanie Deal, PharmD

Published: Sept. 20, 2019, 2:23 p.m.

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In part two of our plant-based series, we delve deeper into the science behind healthy plant-based diets, especially in regards to cardiovascular health. Two articles are covered in this episode, Healthful and Unhealthful Plant-Based Diets and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in U.S. Adults. and Plant\\u2010Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All\\u2010Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle\\u2010Aged Adults

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We also discuss the American College of Cardiology Primary Prevention Guidelines which are very long but two places to focus are the first page which summarizes the ten take-home messages for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and page 19, which Stephanie referenced in today\'s episode and discusses the cardiovascular risks associated diets low in carbohydrates and high in animal fat.

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Additional resources discussed:\\n-Dr. Gregor and his book How Not to Die, app The Daily Dozen, and website NutritionFacts.org\\n-The Happy Cow app, which helps you locate vegan-friendly restaurants near you

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