The Dr. Hyman Show Is Meat As Bad As We Think: Breaking Down Nutrition Myths with Chris Kresser
Aug 14, 2019
Chris Kresser, a leading functional medicine practitioner and ancestral health expert, dives deep into nutrition myths surrounding meat consumption. He discusses the flaws of observational studies and emphasizes the importance of food quality and dietary context. Kresser also contrasts grass-fed and feedlot beef while advocating for organ meats. Additionally, he highlights the holistic approach of functional medicine in addressing chronic illnesses and critiques the influence of corporate interests on nutritional research and public policy.
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Misleading Headlines
- News headlines often misrepresent scientific findings, causing confusion about nutrition.
- A recent headline claimed "meat kills," based on a study that didn't prove causation.
Correlation vs. Causation
- Observational studies show correlation, not causation, making it difficult to establish a causal link between diet and health outcomes.
- The "healthy user bias" further complicates these studies as individuals who prioritize healthy eating often have other healthy habits.
Spurious Correlations
- A website called Spurious Correlations highlights statistically correlated events that have no logical connection.
- One example shows a high correlation between margarine consumption and divorce rates in Maine, illustrating how correlation doesn't equal causation.
