A heart surgeon specialising in general, vascular and thoracic surgery, has issued a stark warning about the cardiovascular risks of consuming certain drinks

rules, you decide for yourself.

“For me personally removing alcohol from my life has probably been one of the most transformative decisions I’ve made as an adult.”

Soft drinks were next

He said: “Liquid death. Just don’t drink them. Period. Done.” Dr London concluded by cautioning: “Avoid breads and pastas.

“Avoid the refined flours and wheats. Eighty per cent of weight control is diet, 20% is exercise. I guarantee you can out-eat any exercise that you do.”

Speaking to Today afterwards, Dr London stood firmly by his stance on soft