Thanksgiving, Native Americans and Diabetes
.Happy Thanksgiving. Few recognize the harm that continues today for Native Americans as the incidence of diabetes is double that of white Americans.
The Unintended Consequences of the Green Revolution Update
We must recognize that many of our ailments hail from poor diet, but we must also take a good look at our food system.
Trick or Treat : The Really Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween
Trick or Treat : The Really Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween For many, the overwhelming access to sugar is a scary fact about Halloween and all the upcoming holidays. Added sugar is especially seen as a cause of weight gain, obesity, and diabetes. In this post, I want to clarify whether “added sugar” and…
Profits, Politics—and People with Diabetes
Profits, Politics—and People with Diabetes In these times, people are asking really important questions. The fight against inequality must also include the inequalities in our healthcare system. Questions must also be raised on how you are being treated if you suffer from Type 2. The following is a repost form June, 22 2017. Sadly we…
Challenging Mainstream Ideas On Weight Maintenance
You can lose weight by eating less but how do you know you are getting what you need nutritionally?
Does Gluten-Free Mean Trouble Free?
An article in The Washington Post in June 2019 revealed that more and more people are using “better-for-you” pasta alternatives that are gluten-free. What is gluten? Why gluten-free? Does gluten-free mean trouble-free?
Nutrigenomics: Can Studying Our Genes Tell Us What To Eat?
Companies are selling tests to identify genes associated with nutrient intake, a sort of personalized nutrition, in theory. Here are my thoughts…
The Importance Of Watching Your Salt Intake
In 2016 the American Psychological Association reviewed a pattern of salt intake and reported a staggering 90% of Americans consume too much salt. People are getting more dependent on salt and craving salty foods. What is wrong with that?
How Obesity Is On The Rise While Type 2 Diabetes Is Declining
According to CBS report: No explanation for why diabetes cases are declining while obesity is rising. I believe I can explain why…
The Second Step For Transforming Your Life
Here is part 2 of my 8-part blog series sharing a summary of my book “Diabetes: The Real Cause & The Right Cure”