Nutrition Education
The ASPC Nutrition Education page provides evidence-based resources to support cardiovascular health through nutrition and healthy dietary patterns. Featuring expert insights, current research, clinical guidance, and educational articles, the page helps healthcare professionals stay informed on emerging topics in cardiovascular nutrition and translate the latest evidence into practical patient counseling. Topics include dietary patterns, cholesterol, healthy fats, plant-based nutrition, and other key factors in cardiovascular disease prevention.
November 10, 2026
Beef Tallow: Is It Really a Health Food?
Kara Morton, MD
Kathleen Allen, MD, MBA, MSc, RD
Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc, FASPC
This article examines the resurgence of beef tallow as a popular cooking fat and evaluates its nutritional claims and cardiovascular effects. It highlights evidence showing that beef tallow’s high saturated fat content may adversely affect LDL cholesterol and that unsaturated plant oils, such as olive, canola, and soybean oil, remain the more heart-healthy choice for cardiovascular prevention.
October 14, 2026
The Incredible Edible Egg?
Lauren Menke, BS
Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc, FASPC
Eggs and cardiovascular health remain a topic of ongoing debate. This article examines the evolving evidence on dietary cholesterol, saturated fat, egg consumption, and cardiovascular disease risk, highlighting recent dietary guidelines and research findings. It explores why study results may differ and emphasizes the importance of overall dietary patterns, food substitutions, and individualized nutrition counseling in cardiovascular disease prevention.