The author begins with the introduction of the topic of diet fads and health myths. Then the article goes on to describe a list of commonly repeated health myths. First, it discusses the myth that all meat is dangerous. Secondly discussed is that fat causes diabetes. Thirdly, Sugar is completely harmless and carbohydrates do not cause disease. Fourthly, even animal products can cause damage to humans. Fifthly, eating eggs is bad. Lastly, there is a conspiracy among doctors to promote products or intentionally cause damage. The article sums up the idea that diet fads and health myths come and go, and that we should research thoroughly anything that we are planning to implement in our lives.
Key Takeaways:
- The new movie on Netflix, “What the Health,” is a controversial documentary that doesn’t use much science to back up its claims.
- The author believes that eating meat is not wrong, but it’s important to find an ethical supplier of meat products.
- It is important to be able to spot extremist propaganda in films and not take health advice from it.
“Research consistently shows that a ketogenic diet, characterized by high fat and low carbohydrates, reverses diabetes.”
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