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
“Impossible Burger” is just THAT, because it’s GMO
What do you get when you genetically modify soybean roots in a top secret laboratory, cram it into a new “burger” and then sell that Franken-burger as “plant-based” to a bunch of health-minded consumers? You get $250 million richer from investors who like the marketing scam of the new bloody “vegetarian” impossible burger that’s lab-crafted from … Continue reading “Impossible Burger” is just THAT, because it’s GMO
6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda
Sodas are known to be harmful to health. Likewise, diet sodas are still bad for you. “Diet” sodas and zero-calorie drinks are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to regular soda. But do not be fooled, they are made out of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, cyclamates, saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Artificial sweeteners are said to contain no calories but are at … Continue reading 6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda
HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke
You probably don’t think twice about reaching for a blueberry muffin when you want a snack because you believe it’s the healthier option compared to a cupcake. However, according to a report, a blueberry muffin may have the same amount of sugar as a can of soda. Based on the data from the report, blueberry muffins … Continue reading HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke
Another reason to cut carbs and sugar: Cancer cells thrive on glucose
What could be more amazing than accidentally discovering a non-toxic, truly effective treatment for cancer? That’s exactly what happened when Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, was investigating the reason why navy seals sometimes suddenly experience seizures underwater when using oxygen rebreathers. His exciting … Continue reading Another reason to cut carbs and sugar: Cancer cells thrive on glucose
SODA NATION: Half of America now has type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), about half of the adult population in the U.S. has either pre-diabetes or diabetes. Interestingly, reaction to the findings seems to suggest this is a good thing. In an editorial responding to the findings, William H. Herman, M.D., M.P.H., and Amy E. Rothberg, … Continue reading SODA NATION: Half of America now has type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
Obesity epidemic continues to ravage American youth: Nearly three-quarters aren’t eligible for military service
If you wanted to know just how bad America’s obesity epidemic has gotten, look no further than a just-released report that found 70 percent of American youth do not qualify for military service, mostly because they are too fat to fight. As reported by the Washington Examiner, the report notes that our obesity epidemic has reached new highs, costing Americans … Continue reading Obesity epidemic continues to ravage American youth: Nearly three-quarters aren’t eligible for military service
Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
It's no secret that eating junk foods contributes to weight gain and can lead to health complications, but new information about dietary trans fats (dTFA) -- which exist in most junk foods -- shows that consumption of such items is also destroying people's minds. Specifically, memory function among men aged younger than 45 years has … Continue reading Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Worldwide rates of obesity have doubled since 1980, but levels of cholesterol and blood pressure are strikingly different between rich and poor countries, according to a study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet. In 1980, 5 percent of men and 8 percent of women were estimated to be obese. By … Continue reading Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 