Plain English with Derek Thompson A Diet Conspiracy: Is Ice Cream Secretly Good for You?
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May 9, 2023 David Johns, a public health historian and journalist from The Atlantic, dives into the intriguing world of ice cream and its surprising potential health benefits. Discover how daily ice cream consumption might lower diabetes risk, challenging traditional diet norms. The discussion sheds light on biases in nutritional science and the impact of public perceptions on food. Johns also unpacks the complexities of dietary guidelines, offering a fresh perspective on our favorite treat and the ever-evolving narrative of health and diet.
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The Ice Cream Rumor
- David Johns investigated a rumor about a Harvard dissertation linking ice cream consumption to reduced diabetes risk.
- He discovered multiple studies with similar findings, sparking his interest in a potential "ice cream conspiracy".
Harvard Dissertation Defense
- A Harvard doctoral student, Andres Artisan-Korat, found that ice cream consumption might reduce diabetes risk.
- Artisan-Korat and Tufts University were unavailable to comment on the research.
Pereira's Corroborating Evidence
- Mark Pereira's research at the University of Minnesota corroborated the ice cream-diabetes link.
- Pereira's study found that "dairy-based desserts", primarily ice cream, had the strongest association with reduced diabetes risk.