According to media reports they are. Vegetarian diets are also endorsed by a group called the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; this group and many others believes that a vegetarian diet is the diet for all mankind.This is despite the fact that the diets of various native and indigenous cultures all include animal foods.The same is true of our ancient ancestor — Paleolithic man.

To find the right answer, people like to compare our diets and intestinal tracts to other species in the animal kingdom for an indication of how we were meant to eat according to nature. They find that we fit best into the category called omnivores — animals that eat both plants and animals. So, no help there.

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As a dietitian, I strongly believe in the power of a healthy diet to improve a person’s life — but I do sometimes grow tired of headlines like “The 7 Super Foods You Should Always Eat,” “3 Healthy Breakfasts for a Better You” or “Super Berry Fights Heart Disease and Cancer.” While I understand the intent of most of these types of articles, no one food (e.g., an acai berry) or even ten foods, has the power to completely eliminate your chance for disease — and may not do much at all depending on other health factors you may have.

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We’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon in our practice — many people are still afraid to eat fat. Even those who are experiencing the benefits of a low-carb, higher-fat diet can’t seem to make the change without having some guilt or concern about the butter on their sautéed vegetables or the cholesterol in their steamed shrimp.

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In recent years, we have seen both food and seasonal allergies dramatically increase in adults. Allergies are an indication of gut health, and may be a sign of internal inflammation. They are intimately involved with our immune system, and can even progress into chemical sensitivities and autoimmune conditions like Sjogren’s Syndrome, Lupus, and MS. Allergies can also be an underlying cause of sleep apnea.

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We live in an environment that continues to dump toxins into our air, water, and food. A growing body of evidence has shown the negative impact of different classes of toxins on human health. Are we being affected, is no longer a useful question. What to do about it is.

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Remember when former president George H.W. Bush pronounced to the world that he hates broccoli? Unfortunately, many Americans are in the same boat. It turns out that if you hate vegetables you may be what is called a “super taster,” a person who can pick up more bitter flavors in their foods and drinks. Or maybe you just had too many bad experiences with vegetables as a child.

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How many different diets have you tried? Did you buy cookbooks and try recipes, attempting to make major changes in the way you eat? Well, there are millions like you. I advise people to think about making just two changes in their diets — eliminate refined sugars and eat more vegetables. Of course other things matter, like not eating trans-fats. But these two simple changes alone can go a long way to improve your ability to manage your weight and reduce your risk of disease.

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Americans are experiencing a shocking epidemic of health problems from insulin resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome that it leads to. It’s even more shocking that many mainstream doctors are still recommending diets that are making these conditions even worse!

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