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Heart Health Truths: Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance & Nutrition with Dr. Philip Ovadia (Ep. 196)
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- Fit Mother Project Podcast
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- May 5, 2026
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- 2787
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Summary
In Episode 196 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia for a deep, myth-busting conversation on the real root causes of heart disease. Dr. Ovadia has operated on thousands of patients, transformed his own health by losing nearly 100 pounds, and now dedicates his work to keeping people off the operating table entirely. Together, they challenge decades of conventional medical thinking around cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat, and replace it with a clearer, more empowering framework built around insulin resistance and inflammation. Dr. Ovadia shares the five key steps to reversing insulin resistance, the five basic metabolic markers everyone should know, what advanced lipid testing can reveal that a standard panel misses, and how to build a diet centered on whole, real food. He also explains where statins genuinely help, where they fall short, and why the standard American approach to heart disease prevention simply has not worked. If you want to understand what is actually driving heart disease — and what you can do about it starting today — this conversation delivers both the science and the practical tools to take action. Rate & Review - If this episode encouraged you, please rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your support helps more women over 40 find empowering, practical guidance for building lifelong health and strength. Join the Fit Mother Community - If you want support putting these ideas into practice, come join the Fit Mother community. We are here to help you build strength, confidence, energy, and sustainable health in every season of life. Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways: The real root causes of heart disease: inflammation and insulin resistance Why 50 yea…