Two weeks ago, I reported on the ridiculous claim that processed meats — like bacon, ham, and sausage — pose as big a cancer risk as cigarettes. I don’t know of any food attacked by [...]
Category: Nutrition
The bird-flu side effect no one saw coming
You may have trouble finding your perfect, plump turkey this Thanksgiving. Major suppliers like Hillshire Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride, Sara Lee, and Tyson Foods have all reported shortages. Eggs are [...]
The killer ingredient that got a free pass for decades
As you make your grocery list, prepare your dishes, and sit down to a holiday meal this Thanksgiving, make sure to steer clear of the processed carbs and sugar. You should know the [...]
Pesticides and the “perfect storm” of diabetes
We hear a lot about the epidemic of Type II diabetes today. For an epidemic to occur, it requires several things to go wrong concurrently….like the “perfect storm” that occurred, [...]
Three big, fat, juicy problems with the latest attack on meat
Last week, we got a break from the news about presidential candidates as all the mainstream media outlets instead took turns covering the supposed hazards of moderate meat consumption. Yes [...]
Are you getting enough coffee?
One of the government’s stodgiest organizations–the new Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee–made a big announcement about drinking coffee. They say moderate coffee consumption [...]
40 years of research reveals no health problems from saturated fats
I still see internet dieticians, nutritionists, and “pop docs” giving out tired, old, and just plain bad advice to cut all saturated fats from your diet. Haven’t they bothered to read any of the [...]
Cracking the nut studies
Nuts have been the subject of an increasing number of studies in recent years. And now we have enough studies on the benefits of nut consumption that statistical researchers recently decided to [...]
Sink your teeth into this energy booster
Despite the popularity of would-be Draculas in books and movies, it’s not easy being a self-identified “vampire,” according to a new study conducted by researchers at Idaho State University.1 The [...]
Some like it hot…and healthy
Forget chia seeds in your yogurt. Try something hot, spicy…and healthy. It may just help extend your life. In fact, in a new study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal, [...]