THE BIG FAT SURPRISE reviews scientific studies and documents the politics and personalities dominating the last 50 years in nutrition policy, to get behind the flip-flopping headlines and explain some basic truths about nutrition science. Nina Teicholz is a professor (adjunct) at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition […]
Talk 3: Good Fats, Bad Fats: Separating Fact from Fiction
Good Fats, Bad Fats: Separating Fact from Fiction: This talk takes a fresh look how, contrary to mainstream thought, that the research contradicts the following myths: Myth 1: Saturated fat is the “bad fat” and polyunsaturated fat is the “good fat”. Myth 2: Arachidonic acid is the “bad fat”. Myth 3: “Solid fats” are empty […]
Talk 2: Heart Disease, Molecular Degeneration, and the Nutrient Synergy Solution:
Heart Disease, Molecular Degeneration, and the Nutrient Synergy Solution: Learn about how to prevent heart disease by: Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense, traditional diet of fresh, whole foods. East satisfying, filling food. Include organ meats and plant foods. Emphasise raw and steamed food, avoid deep fried food. Exercise. Be happy, have a positive attitude, and maintain […]
Talk 1: Meat, Organs, Bones, and Skin: Nutrition for Mental Health
Meat, Organs, Bones, and Skin: Nutrition for Mental Health: Learn about: How vegetarians have a higher risk of mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. The importance of animal foods and vitamin B12 for methylation and regulating neurotransmitters to support mental health. Achieving balance between stable and fluid mental states Chris Masterjohn, PhD earned his PhD […]
The Oiling of America
The Oiling of America: Margarine is the bad guy and butter and eggs are the good guys. For fifty years, big business, government agencies and medical organisations have campaigned deceptively against animal fats, meat, eggs, butter and other nutritious, traditional foods, leading to huge profits from the sale of toxic margarine, shortenings and liquid vegetable […]
Fat Tax Debate
In this video, Philip Ridley debates the absurd notion that food should be taxed extra according to its saturated fat content. Not only is this a recipe for malnutrition but any tax on food is ultimately regressive, bearing the greatest burden on the poor. Philip Ridley is the London Chapter Leader for Weston A. Price […]
“Eat Fat, Get Thin, Treat Diabetes”
Eat Fat, Get Thin and Treat Diabetes: Are you following ‘healthy’ guidelines and eating your 5 portions of fruit and veg a day? Then you could be doing the worst thing for your health. Diseases such as obesity and diabetes have really ‘taken off’ since ‘healthy eating’ was introduced in the 1980s. This is not […]
Barry Groves “Homo Carnivorus”
“Homo Carnivorous”: Barry Looks at how our diet evolved over 2.5m yrs, including a review of writing from Hindu Vegas to North Saga’s and The Bible, chronicling our love of fats. He takes a look at traditional diets around the world noting the consistent use high saturated fat diets. He will compare this with today’s […]