Atkins had the right idea about carbs, but he made a mistake with fat. Although it’s true that the amount of fat we eat did not make us fat. You …
Debunking the Low Fat Myth
The medical establishment’s worst nightmare has come true. Not only were they wrong about what caused the biggest health problem in America, but their recommended solution actually made the problem …
Fat Wars: Episode III
Health Alert 286 Remember when TV commercials asked you to give up "dangerous" real butter in favor of "Mother Nature friendly" margarine? The ads and packaging promised heart health by …
USA: Fat Capitol
Health Alert 289 If you were born in a different country and moved to the US, you have a high chance of becoming obese – even if you were thin …
Learn from Surprising Trend in Japan to Stay Slim
Health Alert 304 Eat too much carbohydrate and you’ll secrete excess insulin and get fat. So how can the Japanese eat so much rice and stay so slim? A current …
2 Supplements You Should Never Take
Health Alert 306 When it comes to supplements, not all live up to the hype used to sell them. Some products have hidden risks. Others simply don’t work. Today, I’ll …
What's Your Fat Blueprint?
Health Alert 202 Have you ever gone on a diet only to gain back the weight, plus some? We just put together another piece to that frustrating puzzle. Until recently, …
The Biggest Risk for Liver Damage is Not Alcohol
Health Alert 260 Dear Subscriber: Most of my patients figure as long as they don’t overuse alcoholic or drugs, their liver is safe. Today, you’ll read surprising new evidence that …
Is Beer A Low-Carb Diet Buster?
Health Alert 186 You’ve probably read that if you don’t want a ‘beer belly’ you’d better put down that cold one. But if you like beer there may not be …
Fake Health Food III – Low Fat Foods
Health Alert 192 Have you gobbled down a low-fat “nutrition bar” as a convenient alternative to real food? Do you eat low-fat products as a way to curb your weight? …
Fat Doctors
Health Alert 197 A survey taken at the American Medical Association convention in June revealed that 66% of the attending doctors were either overweight or obese. Why are so many …
Florida Man Sues Atkins
Health Alert 200 There’s a local lawsuit grabbing the headlines here in South Florida. A man is suing Atkins Nutritionals claiming the Atkins diet gave him heart disease. Jody Gorran …
Fat: It's Not A Dirty Word
Health Alert 226 Dear Subscriber: Walk through the dairy section of any store and you’ll see shelf after shelf of low-fat cheese, milk, and yogurt. Is it healthier? No. The …
Dare to Take my Fat Test?
Health Alert 230 Dear Subscriber: Walk through any packaged food section at the grocery and you’ll see shelf after shelf of low fat this and that. But fat in food …
How Do You Spell Baloney?
Health Alert 247 Dear Subscriber: Do you remember that Oscar Mayer ad with the child spelling baloney? The food industry has a history of clever ads to children. But an …
Who's Really Creating The Food Pyramid And Why?
Health Alert 249 Dear Subscriber: As a nation we are getting fatter. It’s true for young children who are too fat to run, large teenagers who suffer from low-esteem, and …
Is Hunger Ruining Your Diet?
Health Alert 255 Dear Subscriber: Have you successfully changed your diet only to continue to be plagued with cravings for things you know aren’t good for you? New evidence suggests …
Who Made You Fat?
Health Alert 13 Today I want you to decide to do one simple thing to improve your health. If you are like most Americans, it may be the most important …