Nutrition Articles for Health Professionals

Hypertension affects approximately half of adults in the United States. It increases the risks of stroke and heart disease and is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. To reduce hypertension, your clients can adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Every 34 seconds, someone dies of cardiovascular disease, and every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack. Fortunately, educating your clients about the benefits of nutrition for heart health, and teaching them how to use fruits like avocados, can make a difference.

As trusted health advisors, you can help set the record straight. Scientific research continues to investigate the effects of foods that contain predominantly unsaturated fats, like fresh avocados, nuts, olive oil and fish, on heart health, weight management, nutrient absorption and more. This growing body of evidence is helping us understand the role of dietary fats as part of a healthy diet.

Dispelling the Myths on Dietary Fat “Is it good or bad for you?” As a cardiologist, this is one of the most common questions I get asked about dietary fat.

American Heart Month is the perfect time to dispel the myths about dietary fat. You may be surprised to learn that only 40% of consumers […]

With the warm summer upon us and lots of fresh, colorful produce coming into the season, it’s a great time to focus on all the delicious ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals, snacks, and even desserts!

Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to begin. When I speak to people, their biggest concern always seems to be what foods to eat. With so many conflicting messages, sometimes it is overwhelming.