The fast food industry is going buck wild over all of the new “plant-based” meat alternatives that are hitting the market these days, with not just Burger King adopting meatless burger patties but now KFC, which is unveiling meat-free “nuggets” and “wings” at one of its Atlanta locations. None other than Beyond Meat, whose largest investor is climate … Continue reading TOXINS for VEGANS? KFC, home of monosodium glutamate in fast food, to start serving “Beyond Meat” chicken nuggets that are loaded with even more MSG
We’re literally eating toxins: Western diets INCREASE the risk of food poisoning from Listeria
Researchers from the University College Cork made a startling discovery: Western diets – a diet comprising empty carbs, junk food, red meats, and foods high in saturated fat – can increase the risk of being infected by the foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes. In their report, which appeared in the most recent edition of Microbiome, the scientists revealed that high-fat diets such … Continue reading We’re literally eating toxins: Western diets INCREASE the risk of food poisoning from Listeria
Burger King rolls out the genetically modified “Impossible Burger” made with questionable chemicals
Burger King is patting itself on the back for adding the “Impossible Whopper” to its menu in some locations, but what they’re not openly sharing is that the new meatless patty used in the sandwich is full of GMOs and made with toxins like MSG. Sure, it’s not meat – but it’s definitely a poor excuse for … Continue reading Burger King rolls out the genetically modified “Impossible Burger” made with questionable chemicals
Fast food prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of gestational diabetes
A team of researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the Medicine Faculty of the University of Navarra in Spain discovered that eating fast food before being pregnant may increase the risk of the woman developing gestational diabetes. In the study, the researchers analyzed the data of more than 3,000 women who got pregnant between … Continue reading Fast food prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of gestational diabetes
A high-fat diet encourages the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to obesity, study finds
A study finds that eating a diet high in fat not only gives you extra calories, but also changes the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to weight gain or obesity, as reported by the Science Daily. Researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted the study by using two … Continue reading A high-fat diet encourages the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to obesity, study finds
America’s youth deemed too FAT to fight — wars, crime or fires — as obesity epidemic spreads
There are more Americans alive today than at any time in our history: 323.1 million, according to the latest U.S. Census Figures from 2016. But as a percentage of the population, fewer American youth are physically capable of fighting in the nation’s wars, fighting crime or fighting fire, as evidenced by the growing number of young people … Continue reading America’s youth deemed too FAT to fight — wars, crime or fires — as obesity epidemic spreads
Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
There’s no denying the appeal of fast food. Who hasn’t felt the pull of a juicy burger at the end of a long and exhausting work day? And yet, eating that burger often leaves us feeling bloated, heavy and strangely unsatisfied. A groundbreaking new study by researchers from the University of Warwick in the United … Continue reading Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 