Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast
Why Are We Doing This to Our Kids?
Jan 25, 2025
Explore the shocking shift in children's diets since 1948, when obesity was rare and processed foods were nearly nonexistent. Discover the rise of ultra-processed snacks and their dire health impacts, including rising rates of food allergies, asthma, and obesity. Reflect on nostalgic eating habits, where red meat was common and saturated fats weren’t demonized. Unpack how constant snacking leads to insulin spikes, paving the way for chronic illnesses. The discussion dives deep into why healthier choices for kids are more important than ever!
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Quick takeaways
- The shift from whole foods to ultra-processed foods, prevalent since the late 20th century, has dramatically increased childhood obesity and chronic diseases.
- Modern dietary practices stigmatizing traditional fats have contributed to persistent insulin resistance and related health problems among children today.
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Dietary Changes Over Time
In 1948, childhood obesity and diabetes were virtually nonexistent, with less than 1% of children being classified as obese and only one known case of diabetes among peers. Snacking was not a common practice, with most children eating whole foods such as oatmeal and fruits rather than processed snack foods. The podcast highlights that back then, people cooked with traditional fats like lard and did not fear red meat, contrasting sharply with modern dietary guidelines that stigmatize these foods. This historical perspective raises questions about how drastic dietary changes over the decades have contributed to the current public health crisis surrounding obesity and related diseases.
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