Even as a gymnastics coach I rarely pontificate about diet. Weight yes. Diet no.

I’ve always assumed that most of the conventional wisdom is wrong.

This article — for me — rings true — what we are doing now is NOT WORKING.

Dr. Dwight Lundell:

… I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to right the wrong with medical and scientific fact. …

Statistics from the American Heart Association show that 75 million Americans currently suffer from heart disease, 20 million have diabetes and 57 million have pre-diabetes. These disorders are affecting younger and younger people in greater numbers every year. …

What are the biggest culprits …

highly processed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them) and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are found in many processed foods …

There is but one answer to quieting inflammation, and that is returning to foods closer to their natural state. To build muscle, eat more protein. Choose carbohydrates that are very complex such as colorful fruits and vegetables. Cut down on or eliminate inflammation- causing omega-6 fats like corn and soybean oil and the processed foods that are made from them. …

What you can do is choose whole foods your grandmother served …

Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease