: Episode 1391 – On this 1 on 1 episode, cardiologist Dr. Christian Assad joins Vinnie to discuss Dr. Assad’s journey, eliminating medical conditions with a low carb high fat diet, eating real food, his experience with very sick patients, and more this Friday.
DR. CHRISTIAN ASSAD
- He is a cardiologist Vinnie has been hoping to get on the show for some time
- Check out his Twitter here
- Dr. Assad is originally from Mexico
- Only 40, already accomplished tons as a doctor
- ~17 years of school to become a doctor
- He gained some weight, was uncomfortable, wanted to lose some weight
- Found LCHF lifestyle
- Cut down on carbs over time
- Got off of medication for migraines
- Had horrible migraines, beat them with a LCHF diet
- Foundationally, eating real food is the most important
- Advises his patients on a similar diet
- Many have serious heart issues
- Including plaque build up, heart attacks, etc.
- His main thing is making small adjustments to make people eat more vegetables, more nuts, more meats
- Convince them it’s healthy first
- This way they get ketones without thinking about it
