In response to the huge amount of media attention – and confusion – around the World Health Organization’s report linking meat, and especially processed meat, to cancer, I’ve decided to make chapter 13 of Proteinaholic publicly available. Thanks to my […]
Continue ReadingI HATE the word “moderation.” What does that even mean? The Okinawans eat meat moderately: fish 2-3x week and pork once a week or, more traditionally, once a month with festivities. Our view of moderation still has an animal product […]
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization has reviewed hundreds of studies, many of which I reviewed in detail in my book Proteinaholic, and concluded that the science shows a clear association between red meat and processed meats and cancer. More and more […]
Continue ReadingI really think the media need to stop using shock journalism when it comes to nutritional science. This article from The Washington Post is sensationalism at its peak, and serves only to confuse the general public. Look at the cover, […]
Continue ReadingIn regards meat, and processed meat, as a carcinogen. Some people seem to not understand what a carcinogen means. A carcinogen is a substance known to cause cancer. Now just because you consume a carcinogen does not mean you will […]
Continue ReadingAs Dr Garth joyfully reported on his Facebook page, The World Health Organization (WHO) is actually going to label meat and processed meats as carcinogens. His trenchant commentary: “About time.” Of course, industry is shocked and outraged. The president of the […]
Continue ReadingI have been getting the usual requests to counter this argument and that argument on various different websites claiming that a vegan diet is bad for you. Most I ignore. I really do not feel like commenting on a “Doctor’s” […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a great video by Dr. Greger, reviewing some crucial science: The American Institute of Cancer Research teamed up with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) to employ many top scientists from around the world. They […]
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