Why Quitting Sugar Is Good for Your Heart

Why Quitting Sugar Is Good for Your Heart (4:04)

Dr. Joel Fuhrman joins Dr. Oz to explain why he believes quitting sugar and eating right is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or the onset of heart disease.

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