Today’s One-On-One guest is Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. He is assistant professor of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and is one of Canada’s most outspoken obesity experts. He has a blog titled “Weighty Matters” and is author of the book, “The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work“. Remember to vote for “The Angriest Trainer” in the Fitness and Health category at www.PodCastAwards.com. Vote everyday until March 24th!
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
- The number of cases is rising worldwide and we don’t know what the next 20-30 years will hold
- We are now seeing Type 2 Diabetes in young teens
- We need to start changing the norm and replacing it with healthy eating
- Sugar is used to pacify, amuse, reward and fundraise in schools
WHAT WORKS
- Diets with fresh fruits and vegetables and meals that involve cooking
- Schools need to stop serving foods like chocolate milk
- Chocolate milk is full of sugar and is like a liquid candy bar
HOW DO YOU FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
- Approach life from looking at your own health, weight and medical needs
- There is no one magical answer
- No matter how you look at it…sugar is bad
- Cheat days can translate into binges
HOSPITAL FOOD
- It is terrifying that hospitals are giving fruits, juices and sugary desserts to Diabetics
- These are just not healing foods
- Part of these choices are based on fiscal situation
