What If It's All Been A Big Fat Lie?
- 1999hcrawford
- Aug 29
- 1 min read
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses how an article that was written in 2002 is still relevant today. He encourages intellectual curiosity and explains how your health is in your hands, despite the good (or bad) intentions of the government.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - What If It’s All Been A Big Fat Lie?
(2:36) - USDA’s Food Pyramid Vs Atkins Diet’s Food Pyramid
(5:04) - The Government, Fat-Free Products, And High-Carb Diets
(8:55) - Just Listen To The Data
(10:36) - The Critiques Of Dr Atkins And The Lack Of Intellectual Curiosity
(13:48) - MyPlate
(14:46) - Dr. Atkins And Richard Veech
(18:03) - Your Health Is In Your Hands, Contact Us!
Resources & Articles Mentioned:
What if it's All Been a Big Fat Lie? (Research Gate - free)
What if it's All Been a Big Fat Lie? (New York Times - paywall)
A Brief History of the USDA Food Guides (MyPlate)
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!
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The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:
The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
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