http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125849125093052279.html?mod=djemPJ#articleTabs%3Darticle

While the article doesn't do much in the way of suggesting how or why pharaohs developed heart disease. I find it very interesting to consider the fact that wheat was the primary staple food in ancient Egypt - so much so that pharaohs were buried it (afterlife snacks presumably).

This is hardly proof that a paleo diet is better for your heart, I just found it interesting to consider that mummies likely had heart disease without ever eating McDonalds. I feel like a food pyramid pun would be apropos, but I don't have one.

BTW - Bill is 100% correct when he says this:

"Some of our most disciplined members are around 40 years of age and have stellar lipid profiles."

I won't speak for others, but I'll raise my hand here and say that I am very near 40 and went through all of the testing and my lipid profile came back very positive. It was truly an eye-opening experience for me.

High Level - I used to eat "clean" as defined by all of the "experts" in the field. I ate egg whites, healthy whole grains, chicken and fish with very little Sat Fat. Limited Red Meat, NO yolks, bacon, etc. But, lotta veges and fruit. Worked out 5-6 days a week at high intensity.
Result - High LDL, Low HDL, TG's good, Cholesterol over 200.

Then I changed to limited chicken and fish, a lot of red meat and bacon. Very limited Dairy. No grains. Lower Carb, higher fat, etc.
Result - Lower LDL, High HDL, TG's good, Cholesterol lower.

And I am not alone here either. We don't just "buy-in" automatically. We challenge, debate, ask questions, research and test. Then, most importantly, we follow-up and follow-through.

I believe what Bill says to be very sound advice. My own efforts and dialogue with him matched with my follow-through prove his advice is accurate.

I won't even comment on my doctor's reaction. Let's just say he was beyond impressed with my results.

Thanks again Bill!