THE ANGRIEST TRAINER 362: ONE-ON-ONE WITH DR. YONI FREEDHOFF

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! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Amazon 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