From Men's Health · Caitlin Carlson · · 1m
Food Is Medicine: Chef and Cardiologist Recommend
Cardiologist and celebrity chef share foods to boost heart health and prevent disease.
In brief
Cardiologist and celebrity chef share foods to boost heart health and prevent disease. Cardiologist Dr. Louai Razzouk and chef Marcus Samuelsson recommend adding chickpeas, sea moss, and soursop to your diet for better heart health. Originally reported by Men's Health.
What Food Is Medicine Means
Dr. Razzouk says food can prevent disease but not treat it alone.
“It does mean that you may be able to prevent it by having a healthier and more balanced diet, and possibly minimize how many medications you need to be on”
Samuelsson's Ethiopian Drink
Samuelsson recommends beso, a roasted barley drink with water or milk.
“You just shake it and this is the best protein shake you can have”
Childhood Foods Shape Today's Cooking
Samuelsson grew up eating Ethiopian superfoods like shiro and beso.
Red Flags for Unhealthy Diets
Dr. Razzouk warns that Uber Eats orders often contain too much salt and saturated fat.
“Most of the stuff that we order in, especially living in New York City, contains a lot of saturated fats, a lot of added salt, and a lot of processed food”
Animal Protein in Plant-Based Diets
Dr. Razzouk says plant protein is preferred but animal protein can be included.
“Typically if you have a choice between getting a source of protein from an animal source versus from plants, then I would try to get it from plants”
Sustainable Diets for Long-Term Health
Dr. Razzouk emphasizes enjoying meals to maintain healthy habits.
“What I tell patients is that I want you to enjoy your life”
Foods to Add to Your Cart
Samuelsson suggests chickpeas, sea moss, and soursop; Dr. Razzouk recommends nuts and olive oil.
The bottom line
Cardiologist Dr. Louai Razzouk and chef Marcus Samuelsson recommend adding chickpeas, sea moss, and soursop to your diet for better heart health.
