Gastropod Nutrition Advice Decoded: What Foods Are Actually Good For Us, What Should We Avoid, and Why Is It All SO Confusing?
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Mar 25, 2025 
Dariush Mozaffarian, a nutrition science expert, and Kevin Hall, a senior investigator focused on ultra-processed foods, dive into the complexities of nutrition. They dissect common myths about foods like eggs and coffee, revealing how outdated studies have muddled our understanding. The duo highlights the alarming effects of ultra-processed foods on health, linking them to obesity and poor dietary habits. Their insights shed light on the frequently shifting guidance in nutrition science, pushing for more nuanced, evidence-based dietary advice.
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Okinawa Blue Zone
- Dan Buettner claimed Okinawans reached age 100 at high rates due to diet.
- Saul Newman's research revealed this was based on paperwork errors after WWII bombing.
Loma Linda Blue Zone
- Dan Buettner fabricated the Loma Linda Blue Zone due to editorial pressure.
- It aligned with his plant-based diet narrative, but lacked scientific backing.
From Vitamins to Chronic Disease
- Early nutrition science effectively eradicated vitamin deficiency diseases through fortification.
- This success led to an oversimplified approach to chronic diseases like heart disease.