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Why Everyone Used to be Thin in the 1950’s. Diet Secrets of the Past |  Dr. Ashley Show EP109

August 5, 2025


In this video, I uncover the real reasons people in the 1950s stayed slim without gyms, calorie tracking, or fad diets—and how you can apply those same secrets to your life today. From whole milk to red meat and zero fast food culture, I’m breaking down how eating real food, moving more, and avoiding modern chemical-laden meals helped them maintain health and vitality.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Why Were 1950s Bodies So Lean?
1:00 The Chemical-Free Food Supply of the Past
2:50 Obesity Then vs Now: What Changed
3:26 Real Food vs Food-Like Products
5:04 Calories, Chemicals, and Overeating
5:35 Fat vs Sugar: The Hidden Dietary Lie
6:33 Fast Food Culture Didn’t Exist
7:00 Fat or Red Meat Wasn’t Feared
10:15 Whole Milk vs Skim Milk Debate
11:36 Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
12:42 Less Screen Time, Better Sleep= Better Metabolism
13:20 Final Tips: Eat Real Food, Cut Sugar, Move More

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