The history of animal fats and so-called ‘vegetable oils’ is one guided by passionate scientists, industry financing, and powerful institutions. Testing the theory In the 1950s, biologist Ancel Keys created the ‘diet-heart hypothesis’, the theory that saturated fat consumption causes heart disease. A prolific researcher, Keys was always careful to state that his epidemiological studies only showed anContinue reading “Saturated Vs Polyunsaturated Fats: How Health Consensus Was Reached”
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The Origin of The Low-Fat Diet
The history of the low-fat diet recommendations is rich with interesting characters, powerful institutions and twisted studies. A funding explosion In the 1940s, the American Heart Association (AHA) went from a small unfunded group, to an extremely well funded one, when Procter and Gamble (P&G) awarded them a million dollar prize, the equivalent of $17 millionContinue reading “The Origin of The Low-Fat Diet”
How Ancel Keys Created The Diet-Heart Hypothesis
The idea that saturated fat is unhealthy is assumed to be common sense, but this theory has only been in existence since the 1950s, when biologist Ancel Keys created it. Built on fear Americans were terrified of heart disease, a scary new killer suddenly taking men in their prime. The theory at the time wasContinue reading “How Ancel Keys Created The Diet-Heart Hypothesis”
The People Who Thrived On Meat Only Diets
The Inuit of the Arctic A Harvard trained anthropologist, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, was the first to study the Inuit, eating their diet while he did so. They survived on almost exclusively caribou, salmon and eggs, about 70–80% fat. The Inuit prized the fattiest parts, throwing lean meat to the dogs. He saw no signs of disease,Continue reading “The People Who Thrived On Meat Only Diets”
How to know what plants are safe to eat without a list
If you have been researching paleo and animal-based nutrition, you have probably heard that some plant foods are healthier than others. If you want to know how to choose which plants to eat without memorizing or referencing a list, read on! Overview Plants have evolved to defend themselves in a variety of ways. Their defencesContinue reading “How to know what plants are safe to eat without a list”
Human Nutrition Basics
Are you looking to understand what our bodies need to survive at a basic level? Then this is the article for you! Overview Our body needs fuel to make energy, and materials to repair and build. Our body uses both fats and carbohydrates for energy. Our body uses protein to repair and build new cellsContinue reading “Human Nutrition Basics”
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