Educational content only. The Site is intended to provide general information. Holistic Human, LLC and Kurt Bravata, MD are not providing you medical advice, medical referrals and/or a medical consultation. ...
Dr. Kurt Bravata exposes the hidden hazards in the modern food supply — aspartame, GMOs, glyphosate, meat glue, and more — and how to protect yourself.
Kurt Bravata, M.D. · Educational, not a substitute for your physician.
"Hidden hazards in foods and the environment pose significant threats to our health and well-being." — Kurt Bravata, M.D., Live Free or Diet
In 2023, the IARC classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" based on evidence linking it to liver cancer. Dr. Bravata also notes the controversial history of aspartame's FDA approval — including the role of Donald Rumsfeld in facilitating its approval in 1981.
Dr. Bravata recommends buying organic, looking for the "Non-GMO Project Verified" label, and washing and peeling produce to reduce pesticide residues.
"It is hypothesized that glycophosphate can disrupt the gut microbiome and contribute to the development of leaky gut syndrome." — Live Free or Diet
Transglutaminase (meat glue) may trigger immune responses similar to celiac disease in sensitive individuals. "Individuals with gluten intolerance should consider avoiding meat glue."
When heated above 500°F, Teflon releases toxic fumes. Switch to ceramic or cast iron cookware.
Get the full guide: Live Free or Diet by Dr. Kurt Bravata, M.D. is available at [livefreeordietbook.com](https://livefreeordietbook.com) and on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798385040568).
Nutrition · September 21, 2026
The best diet is the one you can sustain for life. Dr. Bravata explains how to personalize your eating approach, avoid food snobbery, and build a diet that becomes a lifestyle.
Nutrition · August 31, 2026
Dr. Bravata compares the most popular diets — keto, Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranean — and explains how to find the sustainable approach that fits your life.
Nutrition · August 27, 2026
The food pyramid was supposed to guide us toward health. Instead, it was shaped by food industry interests. Dr. Bravata tells the real story — and offers a better path.