Medical Intel

One way to protect your heart is to choose the right diet. Discover why Dr. Allen J. Taylor believes the Mediterranean Diet—which relies on foods such as fruits, vegetables and white meat—is the best for preventing heart disease.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Allen J. Taylor, Chair of Cardiology at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute. Welcome, Dr. Taylor. Dr. Allen J. Taylor: Thank you. Host: Today we’re discussing diet choices for heart health, specifically the Mediterranean Diet. With so many ideas online and from well-meaning friends and family, it can be tough to make the best food and beverage choices for on-going heart health. Dr. Taylor, patients hear the recommendation to eat a healthy diet all the time. What does that really mean? Dr. Taylor: Yeah, everyone’s an expert on their