Ever since the introduction of the Food Pyramid in the early ’90s, the average American has gotten fatter and sicker. Has this government-approved nutritional guideline — the basis of the modern “healthy diet” — led us astray? If so, how did this happen, and what can we learn from it? Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher offers some food for thought on this very weighty issue in this short video.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates Dreyton LaVeine (28) and Travis Wills (59) celebrate their win over Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs the ball through the middle of Central Lee defense Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball for a touchdown against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kendell Baker (35) celebrates with Caden Murphy (10) after scoring a touchdown against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Travis Wills (59) tackles Central Lee’s Adam Boeck (12) Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28), Jonah Fritz (27), Travis Wills (59), Anthony Hoffman (13).

WBND Kicker Aidan Krell (84), Travain Donaldson (18).

WBND’s Jonah Fritz (27).

WBND’s Kendell Baker (35).

WBND’s Jonah Fritz (27) & Travis Wills (59).

WBND Cheerleaders w/new uniforms.

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28).

WBND’s Anthony Hoffman (13) & Travis Wills (59).

WBND’s Anthony Hoffman (13).

WBND’s Anthony Hoffman (13).

WBND Kicker Aidan Krell (84), Travain Donaldson (18).

WBND Kicker Aidan Krell (84), Travain Donaldson (18).

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28) & Brady Heuvelmann (79).

WBND’s Anthony Hoffman (13).

Athletic Trainer Erin Bush tends to Central Lee’s Dylan Stuecker (8).

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28), Kendell Baker (35), Ethan Eilers (75).

Central Lee’s David Vance (75) scores a touchdown on a fumble recovery.

Central Lee’s David Vance (75) celebrates his touchdown fumble recovery.

WBND’s Kendell Baker (35) scores a touchdown pass against Central Lee.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Team.

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28), Anthony Hoffman (13).

WBND’s Dreyton LaVeine (28), Travis Wills (59).

West Burlington – Notre Dame Team.

WBND’s Jonah Fritz (27).

Front (l-r): Reagen VanNiewaal, Aidaen Pepin Perkins, Conner Bush, Evan Eilers, Kynnick Christofferson, Jaxon Sadler. Second: Lance Steinhoff, Brock Thuleen, Trevon Gayles, Quincy Collins, Bo Begner, Keyrchyn Pernell, Malachi Allison, Christian Meyer, Sabastian Behne. Third: Caden Schwenker, Jaric Nupp, Caleb Krogmeier, Ella Spiker, Will Woodward, Brayden Roscum, Levi Fletcher-Bates, Jaevian Crow. Fourth: Brayden Martin, Youseef Rezekallah, Christian Najera, Emry Watson, Mason Watkins, Saquoreal Davis, Ashton Rawlings, Dylan Kipp. Not Pictured: Charles Dean. Back: Managers Stacey Dwazo & Kaylin Purnell, Head Coach Ephraim Twillie.

Front (l-r): Audrey Sperfslage, Taryn Havener. Second: Gracie Smith, Macey Johnson, Ellie Davis, Annika Franklin, Jenna Crowner, Isabella Murphy. Third: Mya Andrews, Erin Ryan, Phoebe Barbosa, Isabella Blaufuss, Rowan Willeford. Back: Head Coach Kelly Thomann, Asst. Coach Shae Thomann.

Front (l-r): Dakarai Bell, Merissa Sherwood, Taryn Snodgrass. Second: Brenna Beggs, Lyndsey Kelley, Nicole Ferguson, Jayonna Hiley, Madelyn Hamelton, Brooke Long. Third: Carli Cline, Myah Zurita, Olivya Lile, Lauren Allen, Payton Burk. Back: Head Coach Kelly Thomann, Asst. Coach Shae Thomann.
Bjorn Lomborg, Director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, breaks down the facts about the environment in this short video and shows why the reality of climate change may be very different from what you hear in the media.
LIST OF DOOMSDAY PREDICTIONS THE CLIMATE ALARMIST GOT WRONG
Here is the source for numbers 1-27. As you will see, the individual sources are not crackpots, but scientific studies and media reports on “expert” predictions. The sources for numbers 28-41 are linked individually.
- 1967: Dire Famine Forecast By 1975
- 1969: Everyone Will Disappear In a Cloud Of Blue Steam By 1989 (1969)
- 1970: Ice Age By 2000
- 1970: America Subject to Water Rationing By 1974 and Food Rationing By 1980
- 1971: New Ice Age Coming By 2020 or 2030
- 1972: New Ice Age By 2070
- 1974: Space Satellites Show New Ice Age Coming Fast
- 1974: Another Ice Age?
- 1974: Ozone Depletion a ‘Great Peril to Life
- 1976: Scientific Consensus Planet Cooling, Famines imminent
- 1980: Acid Rain Kills Life In Lakes
- 1978: No End in Sight to 30-Year Cooling Trend
- 1988: Regional Droughts (that never happened) in 1990s
- 1988: Temperatures in DC Will Hit Record Highs
- 1988: Maldive Islands will Be Underwater by 2018 (they’re not)
- 1989: Rising Sea Levels will Obliterate Nations if Nothing Done by 2000
- 1989: New York City’s West Side Highway Underwater by 2019 (it’s not)
- 2000: Children Won’t Know what Snow Is
- 2002: Famine In 10 Years If We Don’t Give Up Eating Fish, Meat, and Dairy
- 2004: Britain will Be Siberia by 2024
- 2008: Arctic will Be Ice Free by 2018
- 2008: Climate Genius Al Gore Predicts Ice-Free Arctic by 2013
- 2009: Climate Genius Prince Charles Says we Have 96 Months to Save World
- 2009: UK Prime Minister Says 50 Days to ‘Save The Planet From Catastrophe’
- 2009: Climate Genius Al Gore Moves 2013 Prediction of Ice-Free Arctic to 2014
- 2013: Arctic Ice-Free by 2015
- 2014: Only 500 Days Before ‘Climate Chaos’
- 1968: Overpopulation Will Spread Worldwide
- 1970: World Will Use Up All its Natural Resources
- 1966: Oil Gone in Ten Years
- 1972: Oil Depleted in 20 Years
- 1977: Department of Energy Says Oil will Peak in 90s
- 1980: Peak Oil In 2000
- 1996: Peak Oil in 2020
- 2002: Peak Oil in 2010
- 2006: Super Hurricanes!
- 2005 : Manhattan Underwater by 2015
- 1970: Urban Citizens Will Require Gas Masks by 1985
- 1970: Nitrogen buildup Will Make All Land Unusable
- 1970: Decaying Pollution Will Kill all the Fish
- 1970s: Killer Bees!
Sorry, Experts… Sorry, Scientific Consensus… Lets not come running for the 42nd cry of wolf.
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