Are So Many Americans Fat Because They’re Getting Terrible Nutrition Advice From ‘The Experts’?
A growing body of research shows inverting the food pyramid leads to favorable weight-loss results. So why do dietary guidelines continue to prescribe techniques inimical to progress?
Federal Agencies’ Nutrition And Obesity Recommendations Are Junk Science
Too often, medical research is stunted by cronyism, bad incentives, and lack of competent peer review. And it all comes at the expense of taxpayers.
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet For All The Popular Diets Right Now
Trying to make changes this year? Or hosting friends and family on a diet? This list might come in handy.
5 Lessons I Learned By Completing All 30 Days Of Whole30
I’ve done Whole30 three times, but my last round with BRIGHT readers from January 1 to 30 was the first time I was totally compliant. Here’s what I learned.
Are Your Pretend Allergies And Faddish Diet Preferences Selfish?
If it’s that bad for a world-class chef, just consider what a strain such demands can be on ordinary home chefs who find unforseen — and completely unnecessary — diet obstacles among guests.
Delicious Recipes You Can Make For Friends With Food Restrictions
It may be allergies, preferences, or special diets. If you’re not used to cooking within the many sets of restrictions out there, here are recipes to get you started.
How Taxing Sugary Drinks Can Make People Fatter
Sugary drink taxes drive some consumers to purchase substitute products that pose equal or greater health risks, and others to buy sweetened beverages outside city limits.
Drop Your Food Obsessions, Just For Thanksgiving
Now that food has gotten as touchy as religion, it’s hard for us to feast together. With some generosity, you can save Thanksgiving.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Food Advice Is Hurting You
Food rules are conveniently branded as easy pop morality. But they can turn dangerous.
My Road To Foodie Land
In so many ways we live in a depraved, modernist hell-hole, and yet the food is just absolutely incredible. Or can be, if you know how to take advantage.