Is fat as dangerous as lions and tigers and bears? For nearly 60 years, we have been told it is. For example, to the left
The type of food we feed the gut microbiome has a huge effect on our health. When we eat large amounts of highly processed foods loaded with nonfood chemicals that food manufacturers add to processed foods to improve their shelf life, color, taste, and texture, we encourage unhealthy bacteria to take over our gut. When we eat whole foods, we promote the types and variety of good bacteria to thrive. For this reason, it is best to limit processed foods in favor of whole foods whenever possible.
When comparing the obesity rates from 1990 to today, the rate of increase is staggering.
In 1990 the most obese state had an obesity rate of less than 15%. Today the lowest rate of obesity in any state is above 20%, and in many states, it is as high as 35%.
Have you lost weight counting calories? Most people have, and then they gained the weight right back in no time at all. I hate counting calories anyway; it’s just boring. I love fasting.
I went on vacation and gained 4 pounds. This is how I lost the weight gain through fasting and diet.
