Thursday, April 30, 2009

Man With a Craving & a Mission

What do a Harvard-trained doctor, lawyer, medical school dean, dumpster-diver and former commissioner of the FDA all have in common? One name, one man: David Kessler.

He has recently come out with a book, The end of overeating, which I read about in this fantastic Washington Post article. Why the dumpster-diving? He was on a mission to find out the ingredients of restaurant foods.

Below is an excellent video with Dr. Kessler as he discusses the topics in his book. It helps answer the questions-Why can't I resist eating those chocolate brownies or that hot fudge sundae? Why don't I feel satisfied after eating? What is it about certain foods that trump my willpower? The end of overeating sounds like a fascinating read. Just when I began to think I might have an eating disorder (I'm perfectly healthy until I smell cookie dough!) after watching this video I feel like we ALL might have a common eating disorder--loss of control over foods that have just the right ingredients: fat, sugar, more fat and more sugar. Layers and layers of fat and sugar. Dr. Kessler asks, in essence, how the food industry is going to take responsibility for the problems they have created.

Check out this video, it might just make your day. If you feel powerless against certain foods, learn why and know that you are not alone. Enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mEWVSEWYGEKK1

2 comments:

Michelle said...

That sounds like an excellent book! Sugar and fat, indeed.

Ev said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Alas, I have enough sugar-sensitivity that I really do best when I avoid sugar substitutes and only eat the low-GI fruits and veggies as carbs. It's a struggle. I've kicked the sugar habit before. It's not unlike quitting smoking, in the degree of addiction. What's good is that after abstaining for a while it gets easier. Keep up the good work :)