What Not to Eat If You Love Your Heart (and Hate Hospitals)
Dr. Jeremy London’s “absolutely not” list, and why your heart will thank you for listening.
Ever heard a heart surgeon call soda liquid death?
Dr. Jeremy London has.
And when a man who literally holds beating hearts in his hands tells you what foods to never touch?
You listen.
This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s a wake-up call.
Because some of the most common foods in your kitchen are quietly wrecking your heart, brain, and body… one bite at a time.
Dr. London doesn’t pull punches. He says these foods are poison on autopilot.
Let’s break it down.
🚫 Processed Snacks: Fake Food, Real Damage
Think chips, cookies, crackers, pretzels, boxed cereal, and most anything with a cartoon on the label.
They’re loaded with:
Seed oils
Refined sugar
Synthetic preservatives
Artificial flavors
He calls this stuff “science food” — not real food.
And it shows. These snacks inflame your arteries, mess with your insulin, and leave you hungrier than when you started.
🚫 Sugary and Diet Sodas: Liquid Death in a Can
Doesn’t matter if it’s “sugar-free” or has a splash of fruit on the label.
Dr. London calls it liquid death for a reason.
It jacks up your blood sugar, drains your energy, rots your teeth, and makes your body crave more of the same junk.
Artificial sweeteners? They mess with your gut and brain chemistry.
Zero calories, but not zero damage.
🚫 Refined Bread and Pasta: A Glucose Bomb in Disguise
Yep, the “heart-healthy” whole wheat myth doesn’t fly here.
Strip away the fiber and nutrients, and you’re left with a glucose bomb.
You might as well spoon pure sugar into your bloodstream.
Dr. London says to treat these like dessert. Occasional at best. Avoided altogether if you want to thrive.
🚫 Alcohol: Toxin in a Glass
This one surprises people.
He’s not just saying “drink less.”
He’s saying don’t drink at all.
Alcohol turns into a known toxin, just minutes after hitting your system.
It messes with your sleep, your liver, your heart rhythm, and your ability to burn fat.
You won’t find wine on his “heart health” list.
🚫 Smoking and Vaping: Poison with Every Puff
We all know it’s bad. But he calls this the #1 worst thing you can do to your body.
It’s like pouring acid on your blood vessels.
Every puff tightens your arteries and thickens your blood. That’s a recipe for heart attacks and strokes.
❤️ So… What Now?
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness.
We’ve been tricked into thinking these things are “normal” just because they’re easy and everywhere.
But common isn’t the same as harmless.
Like I always say…
“Your body. Your rules. You decide.”
But here’s the catch:
Your health writes your story.
So if you want that story to include strength, joy, and energy at 70, 80, even 90…
Then it’s time to stop putting poison on autopilot.
💥 Today’s Challenge:
Open your pantry or fridge. Pick one of the items above.
Toss it. No guilt. No drama. Just one bold move toward the life you want.
Then pour yourself a tall glass of water, take a deep belly breath, and smile.
You’re writing a new story.
And it’s a good one.
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