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What Makes Junk Food Addictive?

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Dangers of Vegetable Oils

This chapter examines the historical impact and health implications of vegetable oils, particularly the rise of Crisco and its association with heart disease. It highlights the influence of the food industry on nutrition science, revealing how marketing tactics by corporations like Procter & Gamble have promoted these oils despite their harmful effects. Furthermore, it discusses the ongoing struggles faced by scientists advocating for healthier dietary choices against significant industry resistance and the shocking evidence linking vegetable oils to increasing health risks.

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