"It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." – Mark Twain
A Thread Exposing the Everyday Lies and Propaganda We’ve Been Sold🧵
1. Breakfast is NOT the Most Important Meal of the Day
The Myth of Breakfast: Why It’s Not the Most Important Meal
- The claim that breakfast is the most important meal was a deceptive marketing tactic by Edward Bernays, designed to increase sales of meat products like bacon and sausages.
- This misleading slogan has contributed to excessive eating and rising obesity rates under the guise of nutritional necessity. The reality is that breakfast's importance is overstated; balanced eating throughout the day is far more crucial for health.
2. Fluoride is NOT Beneficial for Your Teeth
- The push for fluoride in water and dental products is a deceptive tactic by the dental and pharmaceutical industries to boost sales and falsely promote oral health.
- Advocating for fluoride allowed these industries to cut costs and avoid proper filtration while misleading the public about its necessity for dental health. The true motive behind fluoride promotion is financial, not health-related.