Join Colleen and the heart dietitian, Kiran Campbell, as we unpack the basics of a heart-healthy diet. Having a cardiac event is life-changing, not only for the patient, but for their loved ones too. Telling the patient to "just follow a cardiac diet" is not helpful and doesn't lead to lasting changes that will protect the patient from having a recurrent cardiac event. In today's episode, we break down the components of a cardiac diet so that you can help your patient choose their food wisely and make changes that are sustainable. You'll learn: How to ask the right questions that will guide your nutrition recommendationsThe different types of fats and which one's are cardioprotective and which ones the patient should limit. The American Heart Association's recommendation for daily sodium intake and which foods are high in sodium that the patient needs to be aware of The role fiber plays in heart health and which foods you should recommend your patients eat more of.Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎@examroomnutrition Kiran IG: ➡︎ @kcampbellnutrition Resources and Articles =================================== https://www.lipid.org/TearSheets - patient and clinician fact sheets https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8 - direct patients to this awesome American Heart Association tool/quiz which can help patients better understand what they can do to improve heart health.   https://www.lipidjournal.com/article/S1933-2874(23)00185-X/fulltext - recently updated guidelines (June 2, 2023) from the National Lipid Association ** If you enjoyed this episode, I would love if you could leave me 5-stars rating or write a positive review. This helps me empower more clinicians how to have more impactful nutrition discussions.