Eat for a Longer, Healthier Life

I wanted to talk to you about something that’s really important to me: heart health.

Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 cause of death around the world. And it’s so common that many people think it’s almost inevitable. But here’s what gives me hope: the American Heart Association estimates that 80% of all cardiovascular diseases are preventable. Let that sink in. 80%. That’s a huge percentage, and it means that by modifying our diet and lifestyle, we can really reduce our chances of suffering from it.

One of the most powerful changes we can make is following a mostly plant-based diet. People eating more plants have lower levels of LDL cholesterol—that’s the bad cholesterol. Here’s something that really amazed me: according to the Nurses’ Health Study done on over 80,000 people, replacing just 5% of daily calories from saturated fat with healthier fats—like those from flaxseed, chia, walnuts, or hemp seeds—can lower our risk of heart disease by 42%. That’s huge!

We also want to look at blood pressure. 30 to 45% of adults have hypertension, and about half of all deaths caused by cardiovascular disease are due to high blood pressure. The good news? A whole food plant-based diet naturally reduces blood pressure, especially when we include plenty of green leafy vegetables, potassium, and magnesium.

The meal plans here are designed to support you with all of this—they’re packed with fiber, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory ingredients that protect your heart. Let’s do this together.