Before I begin, a disclaimer: I believe in the so-called “Paleo” diet. It’s not perfect, mind you. But as diets go, it ticks a lot of important boxes: it’s (1) simple, (2) relatively easy to stick to, (3) very effective at keeping your body lean, and (4) based on good science and common-sense. For these […]
You’re probably familiar the terms “Big Tobacco,” “Big Pharma,” and “Big Ag.” They’re used by skeptical consumers to derisively refer to the colossal multinational corporations that dominate the tobacco, drug, and food industries, respectively. These entities are notorious for putting profits ahead of consumer well-being. It’s unfair to suggest that they always put their bottom-line […]
When it comes to canine obesity, sometimes the folks at Varsity Pets can get a little bogged-down in the minutiea. What’s the most effective regulatory regime for making Big Kibble tell the truth about the nutritional content of its products? What’s the target fat content of the optimal canine diet? How many calories should a […]