{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E32 | HEALTH HACK: What Foods Are Good For My Heart?","description":"In this episode of Health Hacktivators, Dr. Alka Patel speaks about heart health. &amp;nbsp; She explains what foods are good for heart health, and emphasises the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. She also highlights the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of omega-9 fatty acids. &amp;nbsp; Dr. Patel emphasises the role of magnesium in maintaining a healthy heart and discusses the significance of omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids and their impact on lipid metabolism. She also highlights the importance of monitoring homocysteine levels and the role of B vitamins in heart health as well as suggests using a pulse wave velocity monitor (PWV) to maintain arterial flexibility. &amp;nbsp; In this episode you\u2019ll hear about:  The significance of omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids for heart health Foods that have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties Why it is important to monitor homocysteine levels&amp;nbsp; How B vitamins contribute to heart health The role of a pulse wave velocity monitor (PWV) in monitoring and maintaining arterial flexibility for heart health Practical hacks for supporting heart health, such as getting tested for fatty acid and homocysteine levels  &amp;nbsp; For more information about this episode head to&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/dralkapatel.com\/podcast-health-hacktivators\/ &amp;nbsp; To read the blogs that accompany the show and for even more focused health hacks, head to https:\/\/dralkapatel.com\/blog\/ &amp;nbsp; Do you know your LQ? Find out how high your lifestyle ranks. Take the LQ test to find out your score here: https:\/\/dralkapatel.com\/lq-test\/ &amp;nbsp; Youth &amp;amp; Earth exclusive offers:  https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=20509&amp;amp;awinaffid=229509&amp;amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fyouthandearth.com%2F &amp;nbsp; Discover A Hidden Health-Hacking Code That Unlocks Your Phenomenal Potential for an Outstanding Healthspan, Lifespan and Wealthspan. Find out what most other Doctors don\u2019t tell you, with cutting-edge health-hacktivating advice from Lifestyle Medicine Doctor, GP and Longevity Expert Dr Alka Patel. Featuring candid conversations with celebrities, influencers and industry icons, hear the real-life stories of what it takes to be healthy, wealthy, and wise in today\u2019s world. It\u2019s time to join the Strategic Self-Care Revolution and experience the profound effect this will have on your personal and professional success. Take back control and get ready to live longer, younger, and stronger. ","author_name":"Health Hacktivators with Dr Alka Patel","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/453906","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27364398\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/27364398"}