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Dr. Joel Kahn – Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease With Plants, Stop Fearing Flax & Soy, Whole Grains Are Healthy

Episode 18

Today's show features Dr. Joel Kahn, The Holistic Heart Doc. He is a cardiologist on a mission to get people eating more plants. As the author of The Whole Heart Solution, Joel is well versed in the numerous health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet. As an MD with a holistic focus, Joel is a pioneer, setting the stage for other doctors to follow.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Joel became America's Holistic Heart Doc
Heart disease is preventable & reversible with a healthy lifestyle - A plant-based diet is a huge part of this
Hospitals are generally feeding patients junk food
Meat promotes diabetes and inflammation
Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to eating more plants
Is a vegan diet ideal for all stages of life?
Are healthy fats living up to all the hype?
Can plants provide us with all of our essential fatty acids (AFA, EPA & DHA)
More flax and soy = more health, more longevity, less prostate cancer, breast cancer and heart disease
Should sea salt be considered a health food?
Are grass fed, pasture raised meats actually good for you?
Gluten... should we embrace whole grains?
Coconut oil has no role in a healthy diet
6 steps to decrease your heart attack risk by 90%
Some supplements you should consider
Joel's morning routine and what he does to ensure a solid sleep
Blocking blue light at night will increase melatonin production

Podcast Episode Details

Dr. Joel Kahn – Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease With Plants, Stop Fearing Flax & Soy, Whole Grains Are Healthy