Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Four Times a Day | John Harvey Kellogg

This is long, but very interesting.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

The French Paradox: is Saturated Fat a hoax??

The Truth About Seed Oils | FED A LIE | Full Documentary


From: B.
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:15 AM
To: 

 

This documentary is so important !!!

 

The Truth About Seed Oils | FED A LIE | Full Documentary

 

It gets really revealing starting around 15 minutes 30 seconds  until 21 minutes 15 seconds and beyond.  Also 33 minutes 56 seconds to 37 minutes.

 

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbDmKfY5qE

 




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From: John Coffey 
Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM


Hi B.,

I've seen parts of this video before.

Almost everything they say isn't backed by scientific studies, except for a single 1922 study on corn oil—which they don't link to. They claim this one study should be the "nail in the coffin" for seed oils, but that doesn't prove anything about other seed oils.

The videos I've watched on the subject tend to be more neutral regarding the health effects of corn oil.

Much of what this video claims is contradicted by sources I've shared previously, which present evidence of health benefits from some seed oils. Those videos cite multiple peer-reviewed studies and provide direct links to the research.

They assert that seed oils are all omega-6, but Canola oil offers a healthy ratio of omega-3 to omega-6.

They also claim that saturated fat is harmless, which contradicts current research. You can see that here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFe1QattAU&t=26s

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32428300/

They advocate eating more animal fat and blame Crisco for health problems—which might be valid, since the original formula contained trans fats.

To their credit, they do make a good point about avoiding ultra-processed foods.

However, the central fallacy of the video is that it treats correlation as causation. Also, anecdotal evidence isn't a substitute for scientific research. In reality, many factors have contributed to the decline in American health. From a dietary perspective, there's strong evidence that sugar is a major culprit. I think they're targeting the wrong villain.

Best wishes,

John Coffey

Friday, July 18, 2025

Why the Modern Diet Is Making You Sick


"Jordan Peterson continues to follow a carnivore diet, specifically a restricted version focusing on beef, salt, and water. He and his daughter, Mikhaila, have both spoken publicly about their experiences with this diet, citing improvements in various health issues like autoimmune conditions, depression, and sleep problems. 
More Details:
  • Lion Diet:
    Peterson and his daughter follow a strict carnivore diet called the "lion diet," which limits their food intake to only beef, salt, and water. 
  • Rationale:
    They believe this diet, which eliminates all other foods, can help with autoimmune conditions, mental health issues, and other health problems. 
  • Impact on Peterson:
    Peterson has reported experiencing positive impacts, such as reduced inflammation, improved gum health, and increased strength, since adopting the diet. 
  • Controversy and Concerns:
    The diet has faced criticism and concern from some experts, who point to potential health risks like nutrient deficiencies and the difficulty of maintaining such a restrictive diet long-term. 
  • No Recommendation for Others:
    While Peterson and his daughter have shared their experiences, they have also emphasized that they don't recommend this diet for everyone. "
My problem with the video is that it doesn't present any evidence that carbohydrates are harmful. He refers to it as a "glucose diet," but our bodies, especially our brains, run on glucose as a source of energy.

It's important to distinguish between glucose (which comes from starches) and sucrose (table sugar). There is overwhelming evidence that sugar is harmful to our health, but this doesn't apply in the same way to all carbohydrates. 

 When it comes to poor health, we could blame diet, excess weight, or a combination of the two. People gain weight because they consume more calories than they burn. Eating too many carbohydrates can contribute to this, but that doesn't mean we should eliminate them entirely. 

 I've also seen a number of videos claiming that humans are carnivores. That's simply not accurate. Only a few species are obligate carnivores that can survive on meat alone. Humans are omnivores; we have teeth and digestive systems adapted to a varied diet.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

5 MASSIVE LIES My Doctor Told Me

@john2001plus
3 minutes ago 
I will no longer trust anything you say because you are anti-vaccine.  I have read many scientific studies on the safety and efficacy of the MRNA vaccines.  It started at 99% efficacy and went down significantly as the disease mutated.  The current vaccine gives a 33% protection against hospitalization and death, and that figure is 44% for older adults like me.  However, a 44% protection is far better than nothing.  

One out of 99 Americans who got COVID-19 died from it, including my cousin.  Serious side effects from the vaccine are very low.  During the height of the pandemic, the mortality rate of the unvaccinated was several times higher than the vaccinated.