Ok, I'll do some digging into Greger and cherry picking. Greger wasn't the only source I've read critical of oil, but maybe these other researchers are also cherry picking or have issues with their methodology I'm not aware of (Dr T. Colin Campbell and Dr Caldwell Esselstyn).
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Yeah, you and I are in agreement on veggies and processed foods for sure. But it's really hard to overeat really healthy food (green veggies + other veggies. So I think that depends
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I know it's possible to fuck yourself up from eating basically too much of anything, including veggies. It's just A LOT harder to do. Like you have to super work at over eating the veggies. But I get where you're coming from. Thanks for this info!
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What I find very frustrating is capitalism and greed and where they have fucked with our food systems, and our ability to evaluate good info on healthy food. Combine that with sexism and what women's bodies are "supposed" to look like as objects for men, and it's just
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agree. I mean ALL of it One look at all the weight loss vegan vlogers on YouTube (usually women), and it's clear that they're part of this whole mess too. It's almost impossible to escape. I think some industries are more at fault than others though.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Btw, I found a review of Greger's book that seems legit and does a good job of critiquing his cherry pickinghttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-not-to-die-review …
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While critical of his cherry picking, she does deem to think he offers some good info: "Throughout How Not to Die, Greger explores many oft-ignored and myth-shrouded issues in the nutrition world -- and in most cases, fairly represents the science he draws from."
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I need to go work. Thanks for this conversation and sharing your knowledge.
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I will be more skeptical of Greger's work going forward.0 replies 0 retweets 1 like - 2 more replies
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