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According to a recent study, “Oreo Cookie Treatment” is better at lowering LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) than high-intensity therapy with cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. ARE OREOS A HEALTH FOOD NOW?!

Check out the study cited in Aaron’s Bad Food Bible: https://www.nationalaffairs.com/storage/app/uploads/public/58e/1a4/cb2/58e1a4cb29d64718517577.pdf

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Misunderstanding the Data on Diet and Exercise: https://youtu.be/P3mutIrl2dQ

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