I agree, it’s largely a scam. I buy “organic” kale at Ralph’s, but only because, for some reason, it’s the only way they sell it, and it’s reasonably priced.
Category Archives: Culinary
Treating Symptoms
I’m not as shocked that cholesterol-reduction drugs don’t alleviate heart problems as these “scientists” are. There’s plenty of good science out there, but it doesn’t fit the orthodoxy, and encouraging better (not low-fat or low-cholesterol) diets don’t generate revenue for drug companies.
One other point: Nowhere in that article is the fact that taking CoQ10 can alleviate muscle pain from statins discussed. What a bunch of crap.
Trouble With Tribbles
The Air and Space Museum has started a breeding program for the fiftieth anniversary of Star Trek. As I noted on Twitter, there’s not a lot of meat on them once you get all the hair off. Basically not good for much except pizza toppings.
Vegetarian Diet
I don’t know if this is true, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all: It apparently increases risk of heart disease and cancer.
Our Gut Bacteria
This topic came up in comments at yesterday’s nutrition post, but new research indicates that tampering with them may significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
The Imperial First Lady
The government is threatening to fine schools for not following Michelle’s child-abusive lunch program.
I wonder if someone could file a lawsuit demanding to see the science behind her recommendations? Because there is none.
Lipidophobia
Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise
A Feminist Picnic
…falls apart when no one is willing to make samwiches.
Maybe they’ve just realized that people should go paleo.
OK, probably not.
The Cloud People
I totally get the anger that has created Trump. I share it. But I will never understand why they don’t see that he’s a false vessel for it.
Also, this is funny but sad, about Whole Foods customers.
[Update a while later]
This seems related: The new WASPs are Asians in Silicon Valley.
BMI
Not exactly news to readers of this site, but it is a terrible measure of health.