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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 13 MIN

3317: Yes, Even Athletes Get Heart Disease by Nancy Clark on Heart Health in Athletes

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3317: Nancy Clark reminds us that even fit, “skinny” athletes aren’t immune to heart disease, and that no one can out-exercise a poor diet. Drawing from the American Heart Association’s latest guidelines, she explains how simple, sustainable eating patterns support not only long-term heart health but also peak athletic performance. Learn how small daily choices, from whole grains to healthy fats, can protect your heart while fueling miles of smiles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2022/02/11/yes-even-athletes-get-heart-disease/ Quotes to ponder: “No one can out-exercise a bad diet.” “Given cardiovascular disease (CVD) starts in the womb, adopting heart-healthy eating patterns early and maintaining them throughout one’s life is important.” “Replacing hard-at-room-temperature saturated fats (butter, coconut oil) with soft-or-liquid polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, has robust scientific evidence of protecting against heart disease by lowering bad LDL cholesterol.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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