
About this episode
If you’re looking to learn why a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon and General Surgeon recommends eating a keto/carnivore diet to “stay off his operating table,” then this episode is for you!
Dr. Philip Ovadia is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. He has conducted over 3,000 heart surgeries.
Dr. Ovadia also established Ovadia Cardiothoracic Surgery and Ovadia Heart Telehealth, has overcome a personal lifelong struggle with obesity, and recently published his first book, “Stay Off My Operating Table.”
His experience taught him that good health comes from lifestyle and nutrition, not from surgery. He is now on a mission to help people stay off his operating table by giving them the tools and mindset they need to improve their health.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Carnivore v.s. keto – recommending animal-based diets to heart patients
- Early signs of disease to look out for
- Recommended medical testing
- Information on liver disease and metabolic health
- The importance of instilling new habits and exercise
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