Plain English with Derek Thompson A Diet Conspiracy: Is Ice Cream Secretly Good for You?
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May 9, 2023 David Johns, a public health historian and journalist from The Atlantic, dives into the intriguing world of ice cream and its surprising potential health benefits. Discover how daily ice cream consumption might lower diabetes risk, challenging traditional diet norms. The discussion sheds light on biases in nutritional science and the impact of public perceptions on food. Johns also unpacks the complexities of dietary guidelines, offering a fresh perspective on our favorite treat and the ever-evolving narrative of health and diet.
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Pereira's Corroborating Evidence
- Mark Pereira's research at the University of Minnesota corroborated the ice cream-diabetes link.
- Pereira's study found that "dairy-based desserts", primarily ice cream, had the strongest association with reduced diabetes risk.
Observational Epidemiology
- Most nutrition science relies on observational epidemiology, like the Framingham and Nurses' Health studies.
- These studies reveal correlations, not causations, between diet and health outcomes.
Harvard's Selective Reporting
- Harvard studies in 2005 and 2014 found an "ice cream signal" suggesting reduced diabetes risk.
- These studies emphasized yogurt's benefits but downplayed or ignored the ice cream findings.