The American Diet Conspiracy: Why Everything We Know About Nutrition Is Wrong, Who's To Blame And How To Fix It

After more than a half-century of struggle, America is firmly in the midst of a weight and health epidemic. Popular discussion has laid blame in many directions, but the national consciousness is far from the shocking truth. The American Diet Conspiracy details the how and the why of the most pertinent cover-up of our time: America's food industry has virtually controlled our foremost food, nutrition, and health authorities--e.g. FDA, USDA, American Medical Association, American Heart Association--for over 50 years. During this time they have consistently promoted policies and nutrition education that have enhanced their profits while simultaneously destroying the fitness and health of the American people. After examining this shocking conspiracy, the book continues on with a program for change. With the help of historical dietary wisdom from around the world, it unveils surprisingly common-sense prescriptions for a healthy and enjoyable American diet.