Three more studies that should make you skeptical of mainstream health advice

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More mainstream madness This week I'd like to bring your attention to three articles I came across on...
How to increase your risk of heart disease Dr. Steinberg's new recommendations for preventing heart disease are sure to have the opposite effect,...

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The fish vs. fish oil smackdown

May 22, 2010 in Babies & Kids, Fertility & Pregnancy, Food & Nutrition, Myths & Truths

Should you eat fish or take fish oil? That depends on your goals. Read this article to learn more.
Is eating fish safe? A lot safer than not eating fish!

May 19, 2010 in Fertility & Pregnancy, Food & Nutrition, Myths & Truths

New evidence reveals that concerns over contaminants in fish have been exaggerated, and that the benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks.
Podcast episode I: interview with Stephan Guyenet on obesity and weight loss

May 18, 2010 in Food & Nutrition, Myths & Truths, Obesity

In this episode I talk with researcher Stephan Guyenet about the true causes of the obesity epidemic, the failure of conventional weight loss approaches, and strategies for preventing weight gain and promoting weight loss.
How much omega-3 is enough? That depends on omega-6.

May 11, 2010 in Food & Nutrition

Increasing our intake of omega-3 fats isn’t enough. To enjoy their benefits, we must also reduce the amount of omega-6 we consume.
Reader who cured GERD with low-carb diet interviewed on TV

May 9, 2010 in GERD

Healthy Skeptic reader Susan Kazenas was recently interviewed on a Fox news affiliate in St. Petersburg, Florida about her success using a low-carb diet to treat GERD.