Junk in your trunk? Blame junk science.

We all play the dunce once in a while.


Lots of Americans have extra junk in their trunk these days. For that matter, the whole world is getting fatter. If you have too much junk in your trunk, you may what to blame junk science.

Definition for Junk science from Wikimedia:

Junk science is a term used in U.S. political and legal disputes that brands an advocate's claims about scientific data, research, or analyses as spurious. The term may convey a pejorative connotation that the advocate is driven by political, ideological, financial, or other unscientific motives.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_science

Junk science is rampant in the American zeitgeist. Most of us believe nutritional and medical myths, like a low fat diet is heart healthy, because we've heard this nonsense repeated over and over. So it must be based on solid science, right? Wrong. The low fat diet myth is just one junk science myth we intend to cover here. Another will be the high carbohydrate diet pushed by the US government and agriculture. We'll explain why this nutrition advice train wreck is the main reason why we're seeing a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes.

Read "Faulty study on low carbohydrate and heart disease risk exposed by Carol Bardelli."

Junk science is fueled by a gullible media machine that rarely looks at the science behind the medical and nutrition studies they report on. Almost all of the mainstream media, nutrition "experts" and the medical community blindly accept health and diet myths. And when the proven science catches up to their beliefs, they stand fast.

Even Dr. Mehmet Oz, dubbed "America's Doctor" by his popular daytime talk show "The Dr. Oz Show" recently (February 24, 2010) said he was not a fan of low carbohydrate diets. This blanket statement on "all" low carbohydrate diets wasn't exactly a fair assessment of low carbohydrate eating. And it ignored a great deal of scientific studies showing the benefits of low carbohydrate diets. And he said this despite the fact he claimed to approve of low carbohydrate diets on an episode of "Larry King Live" also featuring Dr. Andrew Weil, an advocate of low carb.

Click here to read more and watch the video Dr. Andrew Weil endorses Gary Taube's "Good Calories, Bad Calories" on "Larry King Live."

Free pancakes at IHOP, free grilled sandwich at Jack In The Box, low carb and diabetic options

It's a good day for fast food lovers. IHOP is giving away a free short stack of pancakes to all customers and asking for donations for the Children's Miracle Network in return. Simultaneously, Jack In The Box is offering a free grilled sandwich to anyone buying a large drink. Free carbohydrate laden foods aren't exactly doing a favor to your waistline though. But who can turn down free pancakes for a good cause.

Read "How many carbohydrates should I eat?"

While fast food, and starchy food like pancakes in particular, are not healthy foods per se indulging occasionally won't hurt most healthy people. Diabetics and borderline diabetics might want to pass on these carbohydrate bombs as they elevate blood sugar. Low carbohydrate dieters should also think twice before accepting these freebies. Or get the free sandwich, skip the bun and the International House of Pancakes hotcakes.
Click here to read more and see the video.

Super Bowl party dip and salsa recipes make game day a food fest

The Super Bowl is the biggest game day of the year for football fans. And great Super Bowl party snacks are a must. Chips are the old fall back, but offering a wide variety of fresh vegetable crudites is an easy way to offer healthy game day party foods. Paired with the delicious Super Bowl dip and salsa recipes below, your footballs fans may not even notice they're eating healthy snacks. Click here for a great guacamole recipe.


The USDA and most nutritionists recommend eating 3-5 servings of vegetables and 2-4 servings of fruit per day for all adults and children over 2 years old. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which are vital for good health and the prevention of aging. Also high in fiber, consuming a wide variety of vegetables and fruits promotes digestive health and prevents diseases including cancer, heart disease, obesity and type II diabetes. Click here to read more and get Super Bowl dip and salsa recipes.

Super Bowl party recipes to please everyone

You want your Super Bowl party to be a hit. These crowd pleasing recipes are delicious and won't break your budget. Easy to prepare and not too time consuming, you can prepare these Super Bowl recipes ahead of time.

Guacamole is a classic companion for tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican food your Super Bowl party guests will eat up. Try this chunky guacamole recipe with eggs and on top of chili as well. Click here for delicious Heat Up The Crew Chili recipe. Avocados are not only delicious, they're full of healthy Omega 3 fats. Freshly prepared guacamole always beats the packaged products on your store shelves. Click here to read more and get the recipes.