Type 2 Diabetes as Environmental Racism

The World Health Organization concluded a long time ago that animal fat is the primary cause of Type 2 Diabetes. But the American Diabetes Association promotes meat-heavy recipes for diabetic patients, which are mostly poor and minority. Is this environmental racism?

Could it be that Type 2 Diabetes is a weapon used to hold down minorities? Is intentional misinformation about diabetes a form of environmental racism? It seems far-fetched when you first hear it. But here is the case. The facts might surprise you.

CAUSES OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

There are many causes to Type 2 diabetes. Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history and bad diet are the most known causes. But one cause that most people don’t know about is animal fat. New research suggests that animal fat may be the main cause of Type 2 Diabetes.

If you ask most people what they think causes Type 2 Diabetes they will probably say it’s sugar. They are only partially right about this. The American diet is high in sugar and carbohydrates. All of these empty calories can certainly lead to weight gain and even obesity. Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes. But our American diet is also heavy on animal products. Most of us eat a meat-rich and dairy-rich diet. All of the animal fat that we consume is a big big problem.

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