Heart surgeon warns everyone about eating food that ‘destroys your heart’ daily

Red meat, saturated fat and excess salt are often blamed for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. But according to one heart surgeon, there’s another major culprit many people overlook: refined carbohydrates.

Heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the US in 2024, accounting for 683,491 deaths. While exercise and genetics both play a role, diet remains one of the biggest lifestyle factors linked to heart health.

Veteran heart surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia spoke to vt.co and warned that refined carbohydrates may quietly damage heart health over time.

“This food drives insulin resistance, triggers chronic inflammation, and is slowly destroying your heart,” Ovadia said.

According to the doctor, refined carbohydrates may contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks.