I give voice to heart patients world-wide through story-telling and education through weekly interviews with heart patients, health care providers and caregivers.
This is for all of your hearts: October Exclusive Nutrition Series with a Cardiac Dietitian
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Hey Heart Buddies, Many incredible people have come into my life since my congenital heart diseases diagnosis in 2020. Even though the journey has been arduous, I have never felt alone, have always felt loved, and never wanted for anything. May all who come after me have the same experience. One of the many amazing people that have joined my healthcare team is Michelle Routhenstein. I first met Michelle thanks to LinkedIn. I was looking for a dietitian to have on the pod and boom, she dropped into my feed. Welcome to the synchronicity of my life. Her episode became one of the most frequently downloaded episodes of 2024. I took note. I elected to enroll in her 1-1 program, and we have been working together since May of this year. What has transpired in my life is beyond my expectations. Even if you are just going about your life and not thinking about your heart, this week's episode and all the follow in the month of October are worthy of your time. Each episode is no longer than 15 minutes. Set aside the time. Your heart will thank you. So, let's get to it... 🍎💗 October is all about nourishing your heart with the best advice, straight from our expert cardiac dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the essential nutrients that keep our heart in tip-top shape and debunk some common myths about heart health. Michelle shares her extensive expertise on integrating science-based nutrition into your daily life. She highlights the importance of understanding how different nutrients can directly impact your cardiovascular health and warns us about the potential dangers of excessive supplementation. 🥦🍊 🎧 Listen to "OHS - Michelle Routhenstein - Part 1" Key Takeaways:
Join Our Heart Community on Patreon! We’re building a vibrant community of fellow heart buddies on Patreon. By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive Zoom meetups, special playlists for your heart journey, and a support system that understands the highs and lows of heart health. 🌟 A Personal Note from Boots: When I started this podcast in 2023, I wanted to provide heart patients with solid, actionable advice from trusted experts. Michelle has been a cornerstone in my journey to better heart health, transforming my relationship with food and boosting my overall well-being. I’m so excited to share her wisdom with you throughout October. What's Next? Stay tuned for our next episode where Michelle and I will delve into the downstream effects of dietary choices on our heart. It's going to be eye-opening! 🌈🍽️ Work with Michelle: If you’re eager to learn more about Michelle and her heart-healthy services, go to her website. Thank you for being an essential part of the Open Heart Surgery with Boots community. Your heart health is our priority. With love and gratitude, Boots Knighton Host, Open Heart Surgery with Boots P.S. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on social media for daily heart-healthy tips and inspiration!
In case no one has told you today, I love you, you matter, and your heart is worthy of yummy, nourishing food. xo Boots |
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I give voice to heart patients world-wide through story-telling and education through weekly interviews with heart patients, health care providers and caregivers.
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