Monologue
Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing plaque in the arteries. Citing the Ansel Keyes story of him going around the country demonizing butter and fats. All in an effort sell Crisco for Procter and Gamble. Stating that plaque is not caused by cholesterol but is caused by inflammation. Inflammation is caused by eating the bad foods oils, fried foods and burnt meats.
Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning a Harvard study. Researchers studied the dietary habits of over 16,000 men and women who were type 2 diabetics. Finding those who consumed five one ounce servings of nuts a week had a reduced risk of heart disease by 17% compared to those not eating nuts. Eating just one handful of nuts reduced the risk of heart disease by 3% and lowering the risk dying by 6%.
Callers
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Anthony has a dog diagnosed with dry eye.
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