5 Nutrition ‘Worsts’: #2. The Worst Trend

Summary

The article discusses the low-fat trend as the worst nutrition fad, highlighting its negative impact on health and the benefits of consuming good fats.

Abstract

The low-fat trend is identified as the worst nutrition trend, persisting despite its origins in misinformation propagated by the sugar industry. This trend has led to increased sugar consumption, the addition of sugar to low-fat foods, reduced satiety, and contributed to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. The article emphasizes the importance of consuming good fats for satiety and overall health, and it encourages readers to avoid sugar and take control of their health by consulting with experts like Dr. Joan Kent, who advocates for a diet stronger than sugar.

Opinions

The low-fat trend is negatively viewed due to its association with increased sugar intake and the obesity epidemic.
The sugar industry's role in promoting the low-fat trend is seen as deceptive and profit-driven.
Fats are essential for triggering satiety hormones, which sugar cannot do.
The ongoing fear of fats among some clients is considered misguided and outdated.
Consuming good fats, such as walnuts, coconut oil, and olive oil, is recommended over avoiding fats altogether.
Avoiding sugar is a key piece of advice for improving health, reflecting the author's strong stance against sugar consumption.
The article suggests that people often feel out of control with their diet and that professional guidance can help address this issue.

That would have to be the low-fat trend. Hear me out.

So the Ranking List continues. Over the next few days, I’ll be bringing you a compilation of ‘worsts’ in several nutrition categories.

Today’s is The Worst Trend.

That would have to be the low-fat trend. It’s not “new” but the trend persists! It grew out of the low-fat direction that folks were scared into by the sugar industry’s lies.

Several years ago, I posted 2 articles on those sugar industry lies:

The low-fat trend had several consequences:

1. The consumption of much more sugar (great for the sugar industry’s profits)

2. The addition of sugar to low- and nonfat foods (great for the sugar industry’s profits)

3. A reduction in satiety (Fats trigger satiety hormones. Sugar does not, and people keep eating — often more sugar. Again, great for Big Sugar.)

4. The ongoing obesity epidemic in the U.S. (Big Sugar didn’t care; they made huge profits)

So it may be old news, but I still run into clients who are afraid to eat fats.

What to Do Instead

Eat some good fats: Examples are walnuts, walnut oil, raw coconut oil, fish oil, avocado, avocado oil, olive oil, raw nuts, macadamia nut oil

Avoid sugar. (You knew I’d say that sooner or later, right?)

Sick of feeling out of control around food and seeing no improvement in your health? Don’t give up — head to LastResortNutrition and schedule a free intro consult to uncover the 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make when trying to quit sugar. It’s time to take control of your health and well-being!

Brought to you by Dr. Joan Kent, best-selling author of Stronger Than Sugar.