Heart disease is the leading cause of death, contributing to 300,000 annual heart attacks in the US. Atherosclerosis is a common underlying factor in various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks, strokes and peripheral artery disease. Atherosclerosis is not indestructible, and under the right conditions, the arteries can heal. Dr. McDougall outlines the adverse effects of the standard American diet on heart health. He explains how adopting a low-fat, starch-based diet alongside exercise, weight loss and selective medication enables the arteries to repair and reverse atherosclerosis. |