Dr. John Heary

Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes: Monitor These 10 Risk Indicators Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of one out of two people in America today, it's no wonder people look to medicine for help preventing heart attacks and strokes. However, the focus on high cholesterol as the main cause of heart attacks and strokes is woefully misguided.... The clinically proven indicators of cardiovascular disease include these ten. Read here--> www.drjohnhearynewsletter.com.

DIET SODA ALERT!!! If you drink diet soda because you think it’s better for your heart than regular soda, a SURPRISING new study found out some pretty interesting info... What matters: your overall lifestyle choices.... Researchers in France found that people who regularly drink beverages with artificial sweeteners had a bigger risk of heart disease and stroke than people who avoided diet beverages altogether. In fact, their risk was about the same as people who drank the regular sugar-packed version of the beverage! Researchers said this doesn’t mean diet soda causes cardiovascular disease. They said it might be linked to other lifestyle choices made by the people who regularly choose diet drinks. For example: drinking a diet soda, and then eating chips or a sugary dessert. This finding came from a study following the health and nutrition habits of 100,000 people in France. REFERENCE: www.webmd.com//2/diet-drinks-dont-do-your-heart-any-favors

CAULIFLOWER What’s your favorite way to eat cauliflower mashed like potato, transformed into pizza crust, or as a yummy side dish!? Let us know below! Cauliflower has a lot going for it. Not only is it one of the most versatile veggies, but it also contains some of every vitamin you need, as well as a healthy dose of fiber.... Not bad for a veggie that’s 92% water! Cauliflower is rich in antioxidants, low in carbs and calories .. PLUS it has protective qualities to guard against cancer and heart disease! It’s also a good source of choline, which helps your metabolism, cell health, and supports many processes in your body. Because of its mild taste, it can be added to a number of recipes to replace less nutrient-dense, higher-carb ingredients. It can be used a ton of different ways in your meals steamed or roasted, turned into rice, mashed like potato, or even shredded and used in bread and pizza crust!

Fruits and Veggies are Good for the Liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. An analysis of data from the Health Examinees (HEXA) study cohort found that high intake of fruits and vegetables was associated with up to a 26% reduced risk for developing NAFLD over a four-year timeframe.... Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, August 2020

Zinc and Diet. Zinc is an important nutrient that is essential for growth, sense of taste, and reproductive health. However, because the body does not store excess zinc, it must be consumed on a regular basis through diet. Dietary sources of zinc include red meat, poultry, oysters, fortified cereals, whole grains, beans, and nuts. WebMD, July 2020