Ep 14: You're Being Lied To And Your Nutrition is Being Manipulated!

Episode 14: You're Being Lied To And Your Nutrition is Being Manipulated!About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford reveals how government policies, industry players, and scientific narratives have manipulated nutritional guidelines, downplaying fats, misclassifying foods, and shaping public perception. He highlights key historical instances to illustrate how politics and corporate influence, rather than pure science, have often driven what we’re told to eat.Show Notes:(0:00) - Intro(0:50) - Vanity Fair Protein Article(2:13) - Michelle Obama's Just Move Campaign(3:03) - Tomatoes and Ketchup Are Vegetables?(3:28) - Now Pizzas Are Vegetables?(5:13) - National Security Issues on the Rise(7:01) - Bush & WHO's Recommendation on Daily Sugar Allowance(8:58) - 1977 McGovern Report(10:18) - Nixon's Manipulation for Reelection(11:19) - Matthew Lysiak's Food Fiat(12:00) - Even Your Milk is Being Altered(13:36) - Cholesterol & Fat in Your Diet, The Seven Countries Study by Ancel Keys, and The American Heart AssociationAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.