
The Proof
Science-based nutrition to prevent a heart attack | Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD
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22 Dec 2025 · 2h 15m
SupplementsNutrition basicsGut health
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In this episode, I’m joined by cardiac dietitian Michelle Routhenstein to unpack why heart disease prevention is still so misunderstood. We explore cholesterol confusion, blood pressure, saturated fat, carbs, supplements, and why personalised nutrition matters far more than rigid dietary rules. Michelle explains how food choices influence plaque progression, inflammation, gut health, and heart rhythm, and why sustainable habits, not extremes, are key for long-term cardiovascular health. What...