What is the Optimal Diet for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease? — The Skeptical Cardiologist

The skeptical cardiologist was asked to give a lecture in July on diet to the cardiology fellows in our training program at Saint Louis University. Needless to say, I didn’t hew to current recommendations from the American Heart Association or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For example, these recommendations are still promoting the narrative that…

What is the Optimal Diet for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease? — The Skeptical Cardiologist

Great lecture. Thank you Dr. Pearson.

2 thoughts on “What is the Optimal Diet for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease? — The Skeptical Cardiologist

    • Once the evidence started accumulating I stopped avoiding full fat dairy and cheeses. I don’t eat cheese every day but when I make lasagna I’ll use full fat ricotta and mozzarella. I also prefer full fat Greek yogurts. When I eat eggs I no longer worry about the cholesterol I still eat eggs maybe just once or twice a week. Although I still use oil based dairy spreads, I prefer butter. Moderation is still the mantra.

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