Obesity, cancer, diabetes and other chronic health diseases are directly attributable to the food we eat. And it’s all but a foregone conclusion that the path to an early grave is paved with [...]
Category: Big Food
Big Food dupes Americans yet again
I come across a lot of thought-provoking research in my tireless quest to figure out why the world is so overweight. But this latest study was particularly eye-opening to me. And it won’t take [...]
There’s no such thing as a safe energy drink
I’ll just come out and say it: “All things in moderation” is a big fat lie. Some things in moderation — like alcohol or low-sugar fruits — are perfectly acceptable. Healthy, even. But there are [...]
The PURE path to heart disease prevention
On what planet is a diet rich in fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes, fish, dairy, and unprocessed red meat considered controversial? It boggles my mind that we’re somehow still debating these facts [...]
Big Soda strikes back against the sugar tax
As goes California, so goes the nation. That’s why I love the Golden State: They’re almost always on the right side of the argument. And I often look to them to lead us in the right direction — [...]
What the new FDA director doesn’t know about dairy
I recently read some very jarring observations about the newly appointed director of the FDA, Dr. Scott Gottlieb. And needless to say, they’re worth sharing with anyone whoʼs concerned about the [...]
Diabetics beware: New mainstream advice isn’t just bad — it’s downright dangerous
Alert the presses! Researchers out of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School “just discovered” that following a low-carbohydrate diet leads to “exceptional” blood sugar [...]
The only real “cure” for obesity
Last week, we talked about the problem with embracing fat as the “new normal.” Instead of fighting our country’s growing obesity epidemic, we’re resizing everything around us to accommodate it. [...]
Why you should avoid the “new normal” at all costs
Is fat the new normal? That’s an honest question for the world to ponder. But before you answer yes or no, there are a few things I want you to consider… Like the fact that seats in waiting [...]
The heart-killer that’s been hiding in every supermarket in the U.S. for 40 years
Guess what? The World Health Organization (WHO) has a plan to put an end to trans-fat production in the next five years — preventing half a million heart disease deaths annually, as a result. [...]