Our Top Story of the Week: “The American Heart Association has spread misinformation” – Dr. Barbara Roberts

Each week we feature the top read story of the week – this submission, by contributing writer Dr. Barbara H. Roberts had an overwhelming number of “reads” – and probably left many of us wondering about the heart health protocols we are practicing – or that of our family members. Here the article is, again:

By Dr. Barbara H. Roberts

The American Heart Association (AHA) is nothing more than the propaganda arm of Big Pharma and Big Food. It is paid millions upon millions of dollars to spread misinformation about preventing heart disease by means of ineffective, dangerous drugs and low-fat foods which contribute to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes we are currently witnessing.

The prevention of heart and vascular disease by adopting a diet which avoids processed foods and concentrates on eating a variety of both plant and humanely sourced animal foods is anathema to the purveyors of man-made junk food and medicines. It cuts into their profits.

If you are interested in heart health you will eat food that’s been monkeyed with by human beings as little as possible. For more information listen to my interview on the podcast Mindful Medicine.

What Diet Trends Are Dangerous For Your Heart?

http://radiomd.com/show/mindful-medicine/item/41271-what-diet-trends-are-dangerous-for-your-heart

Barbara H. Roberts, MD, FACC

Author, The Truth About Statins and The Doctor Broad