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Drinking a Gallon of Water Per Day
Whenever I have traveled to tropical countries, I have noticed that only the tourists, mainly from America, drink vast amounts of water.
The Outrageous Things McDougall Says About Sugar
We’re not addicted to sugar. We’re addicted to the combination of sugar and fat (with a preference for fat).
In a recent webinar, Dr.
The Inconvenient Truth About “Carbs”
If there’s a trend that drives me nuts, it is the obsession with avoiding “carbs.”
When someone says something like, “Oh, I don’t do fruit because they’re full of sugar” I almost want to hug them and cry.
Have a Cold Beer
I’m writing this in the middle of a heat wave in Quebec, where the temperatures are reaching 42 Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) with humidity, which for some of you guys living in the desert might be nothing, but for us Northerners, calls for one thing… a cold beer!
Ciguatera: The Killer Toxin in Fish
I had never heard of Ciguatera until I traveled to the South Pacific, where it is a public health concern. Ciguatera is a food poisoning disease caused by ingesting fish contaminated by a certain micro-algae.
Living in the City Revisited
A couple of years ago, I published an article on “living in the city vs. living in the country” that generated strong reactions.
The 20% That Leads to 80% of the Results
In my last article, I talked about the numerous health practices, that in my opinion, do not matter in the big picture.
How Health Headlines Lie to You; Relative vs. Absolute Risk
Are you worried about your cancer risk? Are you confused by the studies you see mentioned in the media about how certain substances and behaviors affect our risk of contracting cancer or developing certain diseases?
Why I Don’t Take Cold Showers or Seek Wild Foods
If you ask me what makes my health philosophy different from other authors, I will not say that I came up with some revolutionary theories about nutrition or have designed the “best ever” program.