Death by Food Pyramid: How Shoddy Science, Sketchy Politics and Shady Special Interests Have Ruined Our Health
English
By (author): Denise Minger
Warning: Shock and outrage will grip you as you dive into this one-of-a-kind exposÉ. Shoddy science, sketchy politics and shady special interests have shaped American Dietary recommendationsand destroyed our nations healthover recent decades. The phrase Death by Food Pyramid isnt shock-value sensationalism, but the tragic consequence of simply doing what we have been told to do by our own governmentand giant food profiteersin pursuit of health.
In Death by Food Pyramid, Denise Minger exposes the forces that overrode common sense and solid science to launch a pyramid phenomenon that bled far beyond US borders to taint the eating habits of the entire developed world.
Denise explores how generations of flawed pyramids and plates endure as part of the national consciousness, and how the one size fits all diet mentality these icons convey pushes us deeper into the throes of obesity and disease. Regardless of whether youre an omnivore or vegan, research junkie or science-phobe, health novice or seasoned dieter, Death by Food Pyramid will reframe your understanding of nutrition science, and inspire you to take your health, and future, into your own hands.