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Death by Food Pyramid

How Shoddy Science, Sketchy Politics and Shady Special Interests Have Ruined Our Health

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Death by Food Pyramid

By: Denise Minger
Narrated by: David Minger
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Warning: Shock and outrage will grip you as you dive into this one-of-a-kind exposé. Shoddy science, sketchy politics, and shady special interests have shaped American Dietary recommendations - and destroyed our nation's health - over recent decades. The phrase "Death by Food Pyramid" isn't shock-value sensationalism, but the tragic consequence of following federal advice and corporate manipulation in pursuit of health.

In Death by Food Pyramid, Denise Minger exposes the forces that overrode common sense and solid science to launch a pyramid phenomenon that bled far beyond US borders to taint the eating habits of the entire developed world.

Minger explores how generations of flawed pyramids and plates endure as part of the national consciousness, and how the "one size fits all" diet mentality these icons convey pushes us deeper into the throes of obesity and disease. Regardless of whether you're an omnivore or vegan, research junkie or science-phobe, health novice or seasoned dieter, Death by Food Pyramid will reframe your understanding of nutrition science - and inspire you to take your health, and your future, into your own hands.

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With a wonderful turn of phrase, Minger delivers some stark and moving revelations. This is an essential book for the food nerd. Enjoy.

Refreshing New Look at Food

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This book is well written and researched. The performance almost kept me from learning that. Everything is read with absolutely no empathy, absolutely dull and dreadful. The contents deserves better treatment. I really had to concentrate to not fall asleep through the entire book.

Great writing, terrible performance

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A long overdue book highlighting the inconsistencies of the world of nutrion. An important work.

A Groundbreaking Book

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Maybe it is just me, but I can't stand the narrator. Very hard to understand his voice. Other than that, it is a very interesting book,

Great book, narrator not so much

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I'm really getting into books on nutrition, and after reading an interesting article by Minger I was eager to read this take on the food industry.

But I've had to stop listening 1/3rd of the way through, as it's simply too boring. If you're into a history of US politicians and their impacts on food laws, then go ahead. If you want to know how to get healthier... maybe there's something towards the end? Don't know. I couldn't make it that far.

Another book I'm reading, 'How Not To Diet' by M Greger, similarly covers a history of the food industry in the opening chapters but makes it interesting.

I switched off at a chapter that was basically a glossary of scientific words. Sorry, but dull!

Fascinating subject matter, boring book

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