1. Number 1 Killer in the United States. Approximately 375,000 people in the United states die from heart diseases annually
2. Populations living on plant based whole foods have largely remained free from the epidemic of heart disease (see ref# 2)
3. In a study conducted in Brazil one serving of Brazil nuts (approximately 4 nuts) was able to lower LDL cholestrol levels by a staggering 20 points, just 9 hours after eating them. Even statin(Prescription drug to lower cholestrol) does not work nearly that fast (see ref# 3)
4. Dr. Ornish reported a 91% reduction in angina attacks within just a few weeks in patients placed on a plant-based diet both with or without exercise (see ref# 4)
5. Cholestrol lowering statin drugs such as Lipitor have side effects that include liver or muscle damage (see ref# 5)
6. Kale juice improves coronary heart disease risk factors in hypercholesterolemic men (see ref# 6)