Choosing The Right Foods For Cardiac Health With Steven Masley, Md
In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, and expert in functional medicine, joins host Dr. Rob Downey to discuss the critical role of diet and lifestyle in preventing and reversing heart disease. Dr. Masley shares his insights on how heart health can be significantly improved through simple, actionable changes, such as consuming “smart fats,” minimizing sugar intake, and incorporating probiotics.
He emphasizes the power of real, minimally processed foods and discusses how incorporating Mediterranean and plant-based diets can reduce risk factors like high blood sugar and inflammation. The conversation highlights how people can take control of their health and prevent heart disease and other chronic conditions through sustainable lifestyle changes.
(00:40) Dr. Masley discusses heart disease prevention.
(03:04) Mediterranean diet and longevity insights.
(05:03) Key heart-healthy foods for improvement.
(09:21) Importance of reducing sugar and sweeteners.
(19:47) Mediterranean diet’s long-term benefits.
Steven Masley
MD, FAHA, FACN, CNS
Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, CNS, is a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, and creator of one of the top health programs on PBS, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. He is a fellow of the American Heart Association and the American College of Nutrition and a Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida. His latest best-selling book is the new and revised The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up with a plan to help prevent and reverse heart disease. His work has been seen by millions on PBS, the Discovery Channel, The Today Show, and many other outlets.
For more details, visit his website, www.drmasley.com.
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