Zoë Harcombe is known for her thorough examination of nutrition research studies and journal articles. In conversation with Zoë at the 2019 CrossFit Health Conference where she was presenting (below) on the corruption plaguing current nutrition advice, she discusses a wide range of topics with Julie Foucher a Family Medicine Resident at the Cleveland Clinic. Particularly interesting is …
Vitamania – The Sense & Nonsense Of Vitamins
Vitamania takes us on an investigation of vitamin science and history, asking whether we should be taking vitamin supplements, or not? These questions are investigated by scientist Dr Derek Muller in a documentary made by Emmy Award-winning Australian filmmakers, Genepool Productions. Some countries have already televised this but currently it is only available to rent …
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The Real Skinny On Fat
Drawing on the knowledge of experts such as Nina Teichotz, this interview based, four part series rolled into one which, for its considerable coverage of the low carb phenomenon has, since its publication in May of this year, had surprisingly few views on YouTube. The history of the low fat diet is covered, beginning with …
Coming Soon – The Big Fat Lie Movie
BIG FAT LIE is a documentary that will change the way you think about dietary fats. Narrated by Dr. Mark Hyman. Please support this important film http://bit.ly/BFL_Indiegogo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IRdbgCc5LM The film takes its title from an article in New York Times Magazine by journalist Gary Taubes, writer, author of Good Calories, Bad Calories, Why We Get Fat: …
To The Low Carb Naysayers – Fat Is Not The Problem
I was asked recently how I managed to lose so much weight and reverse diabetes, but during my enthusiastic explanation of the LCHF diet I was interrupted with the usual question "But all that fat will put your cholesterol through the roof!, you obviously need to take statins?" My response of "No, its actually carbohydrates …
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Has Meat Become a Scapegoat for Vegans, Politicians & the Media Because of Bad Science?
Frédéric Leroy, Professor of Food Science and biotechnology at Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, presents a very informative lecture concluding that meat has effectively become a scapegoat for commercial and environmental advocates, much of which was based on bad science. Speaking at a lecture at the University of Auckland, Professor Leroy discusses how this scapegoating came about …
Is Low Carb Sustainable? – Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsxG11p3XWw https://www.dietdoctor.com Published on 24 Aug 2019 Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is a Swedish medical doctor based in Karlstad who specialises in family medicine. He is primarily interested in how food and lifestyle can improve a patient's health and reduce their medication needs. In 2007, Dr. Eenfeldt started the blog “Kostdoktorn” – a Swedish word …
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The Low Carb Diet Is Over 100 Years Old!
In 1917, four years before Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting for the treatment of type I diabetes and type II diabetes was a rare condition, Diabetic Cookery by Rebecca Oppenheimer was released. What is so revealing about this book is that a low carb, high fat approach was its ultimate message. On pages 12 & …
I Have An Eating Disorder – Apparently
Yesterday, despite being aware that I had successfully reversed diabetes and lost 16 kilos in the process, a colleague offered me a chocolate biscuit, when I politely refused I was accused of being an orthorexic. I had no idea what she meant, but a quick google search took me to several websites on the subject …
Can Organic Food Be Truly Organic?
Those who prefer to eat organic usually want to lead a healthier life but can organically grown produce be truly organic when conventionally grown crops are being produced all around it? The organic foods business is lucrative and sometimes fraudulent, an area where fake labeling is not uncommon. The EU plans to introduce stringent limits …
