{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Best Foods to Reverse Heart Disease | Dr. Neal Barnard","description":"Heart disease is the leading cause of death \u2014 but it\u2019s also one of the most preventable conditions.  In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to reveal the best foods for reversing heart disease, lowering cholesterol, and protecting your arteries naturally. Dr. Barnard breaks down the science behind oats, beans, walnuts, leafy greens, flaxseed, berries, and more \u2014 and explain how these foods help remove LDL cholesterol, improve endothelial function, and reduce inflammation. Can plaque really shrink? How fast can cholesterol levels drop? What should you eat if you\u2019ve already had a heart attack? If you\u2019re serious about improving your cardiovascular health, this evidence-based conversation offers practical steps you can start today. \ud83e\udde0 Topics Covered: - How plaque forms in arteries - Foods that lower LDL cholesterol quickly - Nitric oxide and circulation - Inflammation and heart disease - How soluble fiber clears cholesterol - Why beans may be better than meat for your heart - The truth about cooking oil - Do nuts help or hurt? - Why berries are heart-protective According to the CDC, nearly 80% of heart disease cases may be preventable with diet and lifestyle changes. That means what you eat matters \u2014 a lot. If you\u2019re trying to lower cholesterol naturally, reduce plaque buildup, or protect your arteries, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance. \ud83d\udef3\ufe0f Dr. Barnard\u2019s Bon Voyage Bash: Houston! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/events\/bon-voyage-bash-houston \ud83c\udf4e International Conference on Nutrition In Medicine \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/ICNM \ud83d\ude4f Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/SupportExamRoom - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world. ","author_name":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/podcast","html":"