Source: 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food by Dr. Edward Group It’s dinnertime and you’re hungry. Following your internal cues, you decide to swing by the grocery store on your way home from work. That’s fine; after all, everyone has to eat. Nevertheless, do you really know the truth about that food you’re going to buy? If … Continue reading 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food
Food companies hiding harmful high fructose corn syrup under new name
Big Food is at it again, fooling us with false advertisements to make us buy food we don’t want to consume. Most of today’s consumers are increasingly health conscious and want to avoid products that contain health-damaging ingredients. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the substances that has made a bad name for … Continue reading Food companies hiding harmful high fructose corn syrup under new name
Trans-Fats and the American Diet
All fat is not equal. Most of us are aware that there are good fats and bad fats. But the difference between the two can be confusing. For many years, we were told that unsaturated fat is better than saturated fat. We were also led to believe that if we avoid all animal fat, we … Continue reading Trans-Fats and the American Diet
Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
Source: Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them by Dr. Edward Group It’s just as concerning as it sounds. Scientists have introduced into plants and animals, new, scientifically manipulated or chosen, genetic material, to advance and suppress traits as they see fit. The products are genetically modified foods. From as early as the 70’s, scientists have … Continue reading Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
Studies funded by soda industry skew the link between soda and diabetes
If you feared that your skepticism of industry-funded studies may have been unfounded, worry no more. A recent analysis of studies examining the relationship between soda, diabetes and obesity has revealed that who paid for the study may have more to do with the outcome than actual science. The findings were published in late October … Continue reading Studies funded by soda industry skew the link between soda and diabetes
Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease
The Western diet, characterized by excessive intake of sugary drinks and fast food items, spurs immune system mechanisms that may negatively affect the body in the long run, according to a study published in the journal Cell. The study also revealed that the long-term effects may persist despite a change in dietary habits. A team of experts led … Continue reading Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease
High levels of dietary acid destroy important body functions
Acid is naturally in the foods that we eat. Some acid in the body is not a bad thing, but when it is in abundance, it can be dangerous and cause the body great issues. Acids can be found in foods like fruits, but these acids are not harmful. The harmful forms of acids come … Continue reading High levels of dietary acid destroy important body functions
Leaked emails expose Coca-Cola’s political strategy: a propaganda front against public health and soda taxes
A treasure trove of emails released by hactivist site DC Leaks reveals that corporate giant Coca-Cola has launched a worldwide campaign to stop the imposition of soda taxes that many believe could help curb consumption of sugary drinks that contribution to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Ninjas For Health is reporting via Medium that hacked internal company emails show … Continue reading Leaked emails expose Coca-Cola’s political strategy: a propaganda front against public health and soda taxes
Whole Foods pushes TOXIC blood-clotting canola oil in more than 50% of their packaged products and at the prepared food bar
The slogan on the Whole Foods website says, “Eat real food.” Sure. Then at the top of the home page they claim, “We’re growing something good.” Really? Since when is rapeseed good? Most of the signature Whole Foods brand “365” products contain rapeseed oil (also known as Canadian Low Acid Oil or “canola” for short). All canola … Continue reading Whole Foods pushes TOXIC blood-clotting canola oil in more than 50% of their packaged products and at the prepared food bar
Choose Natural Sugars When You Have a Sweet Tooth
The word is out about the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup. This sticky sweet substance shows up in nearly all processed foods and headlines in soft drinks. Studies have linked HFCS to obesity. Caution should be practiced though as sugar in general has gotten a bad rep in the past years. Diets like Atkins … Continue reading Choose Natural Sugars When You Have a Sweet Tooth
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 