An Apple A Day: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths About the Food We Eat

For the last several years heart disease was the 1 cause of death for Americans, Cancer was 2. Together, these diseases combine for more than half or all deaths in the country. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of the McGill Universitys Office for Science and Society, discusses a list of foods that are excellent at preventing both diseases; and interestingly enough beans and beer make the list. Dr. Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of foodcutting through all the hype of so-called wonder supplementsand explains how there is no substitute for good food when it comes to health.