So, why have these medical issues become epidemics?? Because we've been listening to "them", instead of sticking with tried and true common sense nutrition.
In 1830, sugar consumption was 15 lbs per capita (most of it was molasses); today, we consume 150 lbs of sugar, per capita (most of it is high fructose corn syrup). In 1890, the obesity rate in the US (only white males, in their 50's) was only 3.4%; by 2009, it was reported that 32% of all Americans were obese. And diabetes has been around since the 1500's; but from 1980 through 2010, the number of Americans with diagnosed diabetes has more than tripled (from 5.6 million to 20.9 million). It's more common for an obese person to have diabetes, than for a person of ideal weight. High fructose corn syrup causes obesity, as well as other health concerns!
In 1902, Wilhelm Normann discovered that liquid oils can be hydrogenated, to create trans fatty acids. By 1957, the American Heart Association proposed that a reduction in dietary fats, namely saturated fats found in foods like butter and beef, can reduce the chance of getting heart disease. So, everyone switched to partially hydrogenated margarine.
In 1948, vegetable fat consumption was at 22 lbs. per capita. By 1976, it was at 55 lbs. per capita. As obesity and diabetes became public health issues, our consumption of of highly processed vegetable fats (including trans fatty acids) increased steadily, and consumption of animal fats has decreased. Dr. Mercola has a great article on the dangers of trans fats; you can read it, here.
Coincidentally (not that I believe in coincidence) but lard is a great source of Vitamin D, and a monounsaturated anti-microbial fatty acid called palmitoleic acid, that actually kills bacteria and viruses! And those same "experts" that told us animal fats were bad news, are now the ones over prescribing antibiotics, and other disease fighting drugs...they also say we're deficient in Vitamin D!
Do you see what I see? Those medical "experts" that gave us alternatives to the things that they said were bad for us, are the same ones who are inventing the medications we're being prescribed to help us manage the epidemics of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol/blood pressure, etc.; all because we became sheep, and decided to take them at their word, and consume those "healthier" alternatives!
Salt is another thing..."they" tell us to reduce our sodium intake to avoid getting high blood pressure, or to lower it if we've already got it; but, have you seen the amount of sodium in some of these "healthy" foods??? And, "reduced sodium" or "low sodium" foods are higher in unhealthy fats, and/or sugar (mostly high fructose corn syrup), to make up for the lack of sodium.
Most of you know I'm following the Ketogenic Diet, now...low carb, high fat, moderate protein. In 1863, William Banting did the same thing, and published the Letter On Corpulence, Addressed to the Public. Mr. Banting had lost 85 pounds on a high fat, carbohydrate-restricted diet. But, the British Medical Journal and the Lancet reported that Banting's diet could be "dangerous"; they said, "We advise Mr. Banting, and everyone of his kind, not to meddle with medical literature again, but be content to mind his own business."
Mind his own business??? Shouldn't the health and well being of the people be the business of these medical "experts"?? Just what are they afraid of, anyway??
A loss of profits on the medications they've invented, to help us manage our illnesses, for one....they're the ones who caused those diseases to become the epidemics they are, in the first place, by telling us those things that are bad for us are good, and things that are good for us are bad. And we listened!!
Harry S. Truman once said, “If you can't convince them, confuse them.” I'm not sure what that was in reference to, but "they" took it to heart...and we paid the price!!
The Bible says, in Isaiah 5:20 (NLT), "What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter." I've always believed that this means God's not at all pleased with people who lie, and take advantage of others' trust; so, when our beloved "experts" face their Maker (and we all will!), they're going to have to answer for why they chose to lie to us, and make us sick, for the sake of profits!
In my experience of becoming one of their Lab Rats, and developing a disease because I bought into their lies, too...I've learned to question EVERYTHING!! And, I encourage you to do the same...don't even take my word at face value; do your own research!
Are you ready for the truth??
Well said.
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