Post Heart Attack? Eat THIS to Recover Faster

Proper nutrition can significantly impact your heart health. In this episode, Amanda Daniels sits down with Nicole DiBona - Registered Dietitian, MS, RD at UCLA, to discuss the importance of a balanced diet for heart disease patients. They also touch base on foods to avoid and ways to find joy in everyday meals.


CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - What does a Registered Dietitian and Integrative Nutritionist do?
00:53 - Connection between nutrition and heart disease
01:24 - Recommended foods after a heart attack
02:10 - Is Mediterranean diet the answer?
03:04 - Is it ok to drink caffeine after a heart attack?
03:18 - What about chocolate and wine?
03:48 - What to do about alcohol in general
04:08 - Nutritionist’s perspective on heart disease prevention
04:39 - Thoughts on intermittent fasting and cardiovascular risks
05:12 - The importance of hydration for women with heart disease
05:39 - Thoughts of flavoring water with electrolytes
05:56 - Are there “bad” electrolytes?
06:31 - Advice for patients on blood thinners
07:07 - Nicole DiBona’s reaction to the term “heartquake”
07:18 - Episode Highlights
07:25 - Outro


DISCLAIMER: The content provided here is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


CREDITS
Host and Executive Producer: Amanda Daniels
Produced by: Olga Gabris
Directed and Cinematography by: Zach Huber
Edited by: Ansel Figueroa