The “controversial” food that could protect against stroke

The American Heart Association (AHA) says saturated fat intake should be just 6 percent of your daily calorie intake.

But this guideline is completely out of sync with new research that clearly points to the contrary.

In a recent issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the researchers report on the effects of saturated fats on health.

The researchers noted: “Most recent meta-analyses of randomized trials and observational studies found no beneficial effects of reducing saturated fatty acid (SFA) intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and total mortality, and instead found protective effects against stroke.”

And even more specifically, the researchers write, “Whole-fat dairy, unprocessed meat, eggs and dark chocolate are SFA-rich foods with a complex matrix that are not associated with increased risk of CVD. The totality of available evidence does not support further limiting the intake of such foods.”

But these researchers aren’t the only ones denouncing AHA’s saturated fat guidelines. Dr. Marc Micozzi also believes you should ignore the AHA—and there’s even more research explaining why…

Cholesterol warnings deserve their own debunking

Dr. Micozzi does not mince words when it comes to the AHA. He says, “The dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on,” and adds that the saturated fat “fable” is one of the biggest dietary myths ever foisted on the American public.

Fortunately, this AHA myth that saturated fats cause heart disease has been crumbling—in Dr. Micozzi’s words—“like a chunk of blue cheese over your favorite salad.”

In his Heart Attack Prevention & Repair Protocol, Dr. Micozzi points out that science has clearly shown that dietary cholesterol—found in healthy foods like eggs, butter, and meat—does not impact the cholesterol in your blood.

He cites a huge study from Cambridge University where researchers analyzed the results of 72 studies. Data collected from more than 650,000 participants revealed no evidence that men and women should restrict saturated fats to reduce their heart disease risk.

Dr. Micozzi can’t help but think of all the trusting heart patients who have followed the AHA’s advice for decades—substituting artificial margarine for butter, and cutting out eggs and other nutritious, heart-healthy foods—and are worse off, not better.

Again, money is the root of all evil

So why would a high-profile organization like the AHA continue to blatantly deny the saturated fat science that’s been on full display in major medical journals for years?

As the old saying goes: Follow the money.

Dr. Micozzi points out an open “secret” that most of the public is unaware of: “For more than 20 years, the AHA has been making a fortune from its Heart Check Program. They sell the AHA ‘heart-check mark’ for $1,000 to $7,500 each (with annual renewals) to food companies to put on their packages.”

Currently, the AHA heart-check marks appear on hundreds of foods—many of which are highly processed and contain heart-harming ingredients like added sugars. In Dr. Micozzi’s view, incorporating many of these foods into your diet can contribute to truly disastrous consequences for your heart—and your health in general.

But the so-called “danger” of saturated fats isn’t the only heart-related dietary myth that deserves busting. You can review all of Dr. Micozzi’s well-researched insights in his Heart Attack Prevention & Repair Protocol.

Click here to learn more about this dynamic approach to optimal heart health, or to enroll today.

SOURCES

“Saturated Fats and Health: A Reassessment and Proposal for Food-based Recommendations: JACC State-of -the-Art Review” Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2020; published online ahead of print. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.077

“Association Between Dietary Factors and Mortality From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes in the United States” JAMA 2017; 317(9): 912-924. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.0947