HAMDEN, Conn.—Kardea Nutrition™ founder Robert Leighton is co-authoring a book with Dr. Richard Collins, a Mayo Clinic trained cardiologist, also known as The Cooking Cardiologist ®. The book, “The Kardea Gourmet: Great Science, Fantastic Foods and Cardiovascular Health” is part of an integrated nutritional approach designed by Kardea and Dr. Collins to advance cardiovascular health and disease prevention.
“What you eat and how much you eat can significantly alter cardiovascular health,” said Dr. Collins, who will also serve on Kardea’s Board of Advisors. "Certain nutrients can be very helpful. Others can be quite harmful. The power of nutrition lies with the overall eating patterns and preferences.”
“The Kardea Gourmet” will provide readers with a clear understanding of how cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels interact with inflammation to affect cardiovascular health. It then will review the impact of specific nutrients and overall diet. Gourmet chefs from noted restaurants around the country also will be providing the meal plans that deliver the right nutritional balance and heart healthy nutrients, including omega-3s, fibers, plant sterols and antioxidants.