Here’s a shocker: It seems soda sales are on a downward trend in the U.S.. And apparently, the volume of carbonated soft drinks consumed has been in decline for a decade. Today per capita levels [...]
Category: Sugar
The vitamin you simply can’t do without.
Some things simply cannot be hammered home strongly enough. And what I’m about to say is one of them. So make a giant sign and stick it on your refrigerator. Set a reminder on your phone. Do [...]
A major new study echoes my age-old refrain: Kick carbs to the curb.
The New York Times has been a tremendous ally for those of us who believe in low-carb diets. They were among the first whistleblowers exposing the hazards of mainstream dietary advice—and [...]
Gut-wrenching risks of artificial sweeteners
As much as I despise sugar, I think I may detest artificial sweeteners even more. And the latest research on these poisons only reaffirms my hatred. Not only does this new study reveal that [...]
I can’t believe what I just saw
You are not going to believe the headline I came across today. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) came out with a statement that said that processed food is a necessary part of the [...]
The oldie-but-goodie secret to unshakeable heart health
I’ve written about the endothelium many times before. But it’s a topic that bears repeating—because it’s absolutely critical to your health. As a quick refresher, the endothelium is the thin [...]
The high-fiber myth that’s killing colon cancer patients
I’m sure you’ve noticed that I don’t talk about animal studies very often. It’s a very deliberate decision. After all, it’s a pretty big leap in logic to assume a result you get in mice will [...]
My shocking new ally in the war against sugar
Looks like our tour through the Twilight Zone isn’t quite over yet. Because I’ve got another bit of bizarre news today. One that’s almost as absurd as Wonderbread being the next breakout [...]
The one “probiotic” you should avoid at any cost
Every so often, I come across a story so ridiculous I have to double check my calendar to make sure it’s not April Fool’s Day. And this was definitely one of those stories. Let me just share the [...]
Are you ready to declare your own independence?
It’s been 50 years since the U.S. Surgeon General issued its first groundbreaking report warning people against the health risks of smoking. And a lot has changed since then—though maybe not [...]