Cardiologist Reveals the Worst Foods for Your Heart — and the Sweet Treat He Still Won’t Give Up
Dr. Sunil V. Rao discusses heart-healthy eating and common myths surrounding it. He emphasizes the dangers of sugary drinks and processed foods while providing practical dietary advice. Rao also highlights that heart disease risks can begin in one's 20s, regardless of weight.
- ▪Dr. Sunil V. Rao is the Director of Interventional Cardiology at NYU Langone Health.
- ▪Sugary coffee drinks and processed foods can be harmful to heart health.
- ▪Heart disease risks can start building silently in your 20s.
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Recommended Cardiologist Reveals the Worst Foods for Your Heart — and the Sweet Treat He Still Won’t Give Up Next Previous Cardiologist Reveals the Worst Foods for Your Heart — and the Sweet Treat He Still Won’t Give Up June 1, 2026 | 7:00am New York Post Wellness Editor Carly Stern sits down with Dr. Sunil V. Rao, Director of Interventional Cardiology at NYU Langone Health, to break down the biggest myths about heart-healthy eating. From why sugary coffee drinks and processed foods may be doing more damage than you think to the truth about carbs, fat and dessert, Rao shares practical advice that won’t leave viewers feeling deprived. He also explains why being thin doesn’t always mean being healthy — and why heart disease risks can start building silently in your 20s.
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