Heart Disease Wake-Up Call: Life-Saving Habits, Early Screening for Kids, and the Waist Size Warning
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This is Episode #56, and Dr. Meenal sits down with leading heart health dietitian Michelle Routhenstein to talk all things cardiovascular disease prevention. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #56: Heart Disease Wake-Up Call: Life-Saving Habits, Early Screening for Kids, and the Waist Size Warning
In this must-listen episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with leading heart health dietitian Michelle Routhenstein to talk all things cardiovascular disease prevention—and why your diet is the most powerful tool in protecting your heart health.
With over 640 million people worldwide living with heart disease and 32% of global deaths linked to it, understanding how nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care can make a difference is more important than ever. Learn how to take charge of your health, become a stronger self-advocate, and avoid common diet myths that might be sabotaging your well-being.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Top health risks associated with sugar and ultra-processed foods
- Early warning signs of heart disease most people ignore
- The 4 essential heart health tests everyone should know
- Common misconceptions about sodium intake
- The real impact of alcohol & caffeine on cardiovascular wellness
Learn more about Michelle Routhenstein at EntirelyNourished.com and on Instagram @Heart.Health.Nutritionist
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Heart Disease Wake-Up Call: Life-Saving Habits, Early Screening for Kids, and the Waist Size Warning
- [0:41] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
- [1:32] Welcome Michelle Routhenstein
- [2:00] What is the connection between diet and heart health?
- [3:33] Are there magic foods that are important for heart health?
- [5:54] What is Nutri-Balomics?
- [6:53] Which is worse for your health: sugar or saturated fats?
- [8:16] If we can’t eliminate these, how do we replace them with healthier alternatives?
- [9:32] What are the 4 most important tests to check for heart disease?
- [14:11] Inflammation is a driver of heart disease
- [15:31] What’s insulin resistance have to do with it?
- [16:47] How a cholesterol panel helps catch heart disease?
- [17:42] What age does screening for heart health matter?
- [20:00] What is Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKM)?
- [23:32] You can’t cut out sodium Do this instead
- [25:37] Does everybody with heart conditions have endothelial dysfunction?
- [27:11] Why didn’t the cardiologist explain this to you?
- [30:59] Does wine actually help your heart?
- [33:16] The link between caffeine and heart health?
- [37:04] What are the common myths around heart health?
- [39:28] Connect with Michelle Routhenstein!
- [40:12] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?
Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
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With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.