As mentioned in my first rant on this issue, I had intended this post to be part of it. But it's a somewhat different topic -- condescension of gurus sporting MD's against those lowly PhD's, or "just scientists" in general -- and lengthy enough (per my usual - grin) in its own right.
A short while back, Dr. Mercola weighed in on the whole "safe starch" debate. However collegial the meeting at the WAPF conference between Paul Jaminet and Mercola, it did not keep Mercola from taking pot shots. The evolution of the title of the piece is interesting in and of itself. Mousing over the tab on my browser, and the URL reveal the original title: "Experts Discuss The Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet", but on the actual post? Initially it was: "Expert_ {singular} Explains Why You Don't Need Non Fiber Carbs". Huh? That sounded strange for a post that prominently displayed the PHD Apple/Plate, but OK. But shortly after that it was changed to: "These Two Natural Foods Will Throw Your Blood Sugar Out-of-Whack". Well, that's more what you might (or what I might expect) from Dr. Mercola. Although Mercola seems to be receptive to Paul & Shou Ching's diet, it is clear which side he comes down on and who he feels is the real "expert" here: Rosedale. If there was any doubt, here is what Mercola says almost from the get go:
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A short while back, Dr. Mercola weighed in on the whole "safe starch" debate. However collegial the meeting at the WAPF conference between Paul Jaminet and Mercola, it did not keep Mercola from taking pot shots. The evolution of the title of the piece is interesting in and of itself. Mousing over the tab on my browser, and the URL reveal the original title: "Experts Discuss The Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet", but on the actual post? Initially it was: "Expert_ {singular} Explains Why You Don't Need Non Fiber Carbs". Huh? That sounded strange for a post that prominently displayed the PHD Apple/Plate, but OK. But shortly after that it was changed to: "These Two Natural Foods Will Throw Your Blood Sugar Out-of-Whack". Well, that's more what you might (or what I might expect) from Dr. Mercola. Although Mercola seems to be receptive to Paul & Shou Ching's diet, it is clear which side he comes down on and who he feels is the real "expert" here: Rosedale. If there was any doubt, here is what Mercola says almost from the get go:
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