Dr. Barry Dworkin

  • Meta-analysis concludes that your mother was right; Eat your fruits and vegetables to stay as healthy as you can be.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 7, 2023 Source:Why these six foods are key to reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes: study Reference:Identifying nutritional priorities for global health: time for a more PURE focus on protective foodsDiet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 80 countries 

  • Big Fat Diet a recipe for good health: Doctor

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 15, 2009 [display_podcast] Source: Big Fat Diet a recipe for good health: Doctor Additional comment: There are several flaws in the arguments presented by Dr. Jay Wortman with respect to cause and effect but he is to be commended as well for his anthropological insight by matching diet to…

  • Fruit and vegetable consumption study on breast cancer recurrence

    Much has been made of the effect of certain chemical compounds found in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables on cancer prevention and recurrence. Although no one would argue about the benefit of proper nutrition on our health, a study published in the July 18, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical…

  • New Canada Food Guide a bust

    The new Canada Food Guide was released this week with great fanfare. Various food advocacy groups have sent me their press releases expressing their favourable opinion about the guide. What does the science have to say about these recommendations? Is there a consensus about what constitutes an evidence-based food guide? Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, Medical Director…