Whenever an alternative approach gets popular or, heaven forbid, looks like it might be healthier than the mainstream standard, so-called “experts” come out of the woodwork to throw slings and [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The Netherlands just took a huge, bold step in fighting childhood obesity. When are we going to follow suit?
It’s maddening to me that public health groups in this country worked so tirelessly to ban cigarette advertising and limit alcohol advertising to protect kids from these dangerous substances. [...]
Why the new urgent warning against eggs and meat is only half the story
Now that saturated fat has gotten a pardon, mainstream nutrition “experts” are desperately searching for another reason to scare you away from eggs, red meat, and cheese. [Link to [...]
Common allergy meds, sleep aids increase dementia risk
According to new findings, people over the age of 65 who take common sleep aids and other popular store-bought medications face increased risk of dementia. The medications in question are called [...]
A bold move from Brazil
As you know, I like to keep tabs on what’s happening around the globe when it comes to nutrition and health. And I just read some tremendously exciting news from Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of [...]
When it comes to fat, it’s all about the ratio
I know I’ve been talking about fat a lot lately. But it’s a topic that bears repeating. Because even in this supposedly “enlightened” age we’re living in, so many people are still needlessly [...]
Go green. (Avocado green.)
I love when one of my favorite foods becomes a star—especially when it’s one that has been vilified for years. According to new research, avocado may help lower “bad” cholesterol, in turn [...]
How you can make yourself immune to the most deadly “global epidemic” there is
Here’s a sobering statistic: According to the World Health Organization, diseases linked to lifestyle choices kill 16 million people prematurely each year. Which makes poor habits the leading [...]
Get those breath mints handy
Once again, the evidence is overwhelming that Mother Nature has provided us with everything we need to live long, healthy, productive lives. This time, the solution is an old standby that has [...]
How to navigate nutrition labels
Here’s a “shocker” for you: A new study revealed that nutrition information labels in the US are more confusing than they are helpful. Researchers compared four different labeling systems [...]