Back in the 1960s, sugar industry paid “science” to falsely blame dietary fat for poor health

A new paper published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine exposes the sugar industry for tampering with more than 50 years’ worth of “science” to push an egregiously deceptive anti-fat agenda. Since at least the 1960s, the sugar peddlers have been spreading the myth that consuming fat makes you fat, and that sugar is somehow good for you. The … Continue reading Back in the 1960s, sugar industry paid “science” to falsely blame dietary fat for poor health

Too Much TV Viewing Linked to Weight Gain

Too much TV is associated with poor health, in particular, lack of weight loss and an increased risk of excess weight/obesity. A recent study, which appears in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined the relationship between television viewing and weight in young adults aged 26-36. In this study, individuals were assessed for waist size, TV … Continue reading Too Much TV Viewing Linked to Weight Gain