10 people you can't trust for diet advice

lotushead
lotushead Posts: 200 Member
edited January 17 in Chit-Chat
http://summertomato.com/10-people-you-cant-trust-for-diet-advice/

From Darya Pino's blog Summer Tomato.

You should read it for yourself (it's not very long) but for those who like it straight and to the point:

1. USDA
2. Food Companies
3. Your mom
4. Celebrities
5. Athletes
6. Cardiologists
7. Main stream media
8. Personal testimony
9. Natural health "gurus"
10. Personal trainers

Thought this was something worth sharing but, if not, then at least possibly just something that would spark some interesting/entertaining conversation.
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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Summer Tomato blog is a legit source. :tongue:
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,532 Member
    Dr Oz.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    "As hard as I tried, I could not come up with a way to describe someone who can be trusted for diet advice."

    Well, that certainly leaves us in a bad position. Might as well just consult a Ouija board.
  • JustCallMe_Tanya_Eh
    JustCallMe_Tanya_Eh Posts: 954 Member
    Dr Oz.


    But....:sad:
  • sgtdub555
    sgtdub555 Posts: 692
    my mirror is not on the list thank god
  • whatascene
    whatascene Posts: 119 Member
    omg they're all true... @_@
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    http://summertomato.com/10-people-you-cant-trust-for-diet-advice/

    From Darya Pino's blog Summer Tomato.

    You should read it for yourself (it's not very long) but for those who like it straight and to the point:

    1. USDA
    2. Food Companies
    3. Your mom
    4. Celebrities
    5. Athletes
    6. Cardiologists
    7. Main stream media
    8. Personal testimony
    9. Natural health "gurus"
    10. Personal trainers

    Thought this was something worth sharing but, if not, then at least possibly just something that would spark some interesting/entertaining conversation.

    Why would a cardiologist not be a good person to ask? Dr. Agatston created the South Beach diet and it has helped sooooo many people lose weight.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    Your grandmother
    co-workers
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    http://summertomato.com/10-people-you-cant-trust-for-diet-advice/

    From Darya Pino's blog Summer Tomato.

    You should read it for yourself (it's not very long) but for those who like it straight and to the point:

    1. USDA
    2. Food Companies
    3. Your mom
    4. Celebrities
    5. Athletes
    6. Cardiologists
    7. Main stream media
    8. Personal testimony
    9. Natural health "gurus"
    10. Personal trainers

    Thought this was something worth sharing but, if not, then at least possibly just something that would spark some interesting/entertaining conversation.

    Why would a cardiologist not be a good person to ask? Dr. Agatston created the South Beach diet and it has helped sooooo many people lose weight.

    This is when you would read the article.
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    Nice post. I appreciated it.

    If I stereotype (and I shall here), of the groups/entities on that list, elite athletes would far and away be the most reliable group of those 10. As a general rule, part of their athletic success is based on exceptional intuition that can't be taught; you just need the right lineage.
  • BaileyP3
    BaileyP3 Posts: 151 Member
    Dr Travis Stork....

    go away Travis :grumble:
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    My bariatric patients...?:noway:
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    Nice post. I appreciated it.

    If I stereotype (and I shall here), of the groups/entities on that list, elite athletes would far and away be the most reliable group of those 10. As a general rule, part of their athletic success is based on exceptional intuition that can't be taught; you just need the right lineage.

    Agreeable. But athletes endorse products too. I think the gist of what her point is on the athlete example is intended for people who hear about someone like Michael Phelps, whom has been rumored to eat 12,000 calories per day and swim 80,000 meters, and automatically assume that if they swim a few laps, they should be able to eat that whole footlong they love at Subway (which he endorses by the way). Little stuff like that. :)
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Dr Oz.

    ^^^^^
    6. Cardiologists
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    Nice post. I appreciated it.

    If I stereotype (and I shall here), of the groups/entities on that list, elite athletes would far and away be the most reliable group of those 10. As a general rule, part of their athletic success is based on exceptional intuition that can't be taught; you just need the right lineage.

    Agreeable. But athletes endorse products too. I think the gist of what her point is on the athlete example is intended for people who hear about someone like Michael Phelps, whom has been rumored to eat 12,000 calories per day and swim 80,000 meters, and automatically assume that if they swim a few laps, they should be able to eat that whole footlong they love at Subway (which he endorses by the way). Little stuff like that. :)

    Right: the whole purported 12,000 calorie thing. If the recreational swimmer is that dopey, all the advice in the world won't help them. Thanks again, lotus: I was amused.
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    Dr. Oz x 1000 and his bloody raspberry ketones. :angry:
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    A CT surgeon and a cardiologist are very different things

    Dr. Oz is a CT surgeon
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    http://summertomato.com/10-people-you-cant-trust-for-diet-advice/

    From Darya Pino's blog Summer Tomato.

    You should read it for yourself (it's not very long) but for those who like it straight and to the point:

    1. USDA
    2. Food Companies
    3. Your mom
    4. Celebrities
    5. Athletes
    6. Cardiologists
    7. Main stream media
    8. Personal testimony
    9. Natural health "gurus"
    10. Personal trainers

    Thought this was something worth sharing but, if not, then at least possibly just something that would spark some interesting/entertaining conversation.

    Wait. I'm somebody's mom and my advice is excellent!
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    http://summertomato.com/10-people-you-cant-trust-for-diet-advice/

    From Darya Pino's blog Summer Tomato.

    You should read it for yourself (it's not very long) but for those who like it straight and to the point:

    1. USDA
    2. Food Companies
    3. Your mom
    4. Celebrities
    5. Athletes
    6. Cardiologists
    7. Main stream media
    8. Personal testimony
    9. Natural health "gurus"
    10. Personal trainers

    Thought this was something worth sharing but, if not, then at least possibly just something that would spark some interesting/entertaining conversation.

    Wait. I'm somebody's mom and my advice is excellent!

    Ahh yes, the "exception to the rule." ;P
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    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
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  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    A CT surgeon and a cardiologist are very different things

    Dr. Oz is a CT surgeon

    I'm not sure what your point is.

    Cardiologists don't learn about nutrition even though they go through extensive schooling and training to be in the health field. That's all she was saying.

    Nutrition is preventative medicine. Think of it that way. How often do you go see a doctor to prevent a cold/illness from happening (excluding vaccines)?
  • michaela4910
    michaela4910 Posts: 544 Member
    Chris Farley came to my mind.
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    Only one...people who post on the forums. :laugh:
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    Only one...people who post on the forums. :laugh:

    Yeah MFP posters (if not MFP all together) should have just been number one on that list ;P
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    Not to be a dissenter, but I actually do trust my mother, a former RN/journalist who is now retired but spends huge amounts of time researching...well, just about everything. Including nutrition and health.

    Her advice: Eat more vegetables and healthier portions. And move your butt.
    It's been working for me...so far...


    :flowerforyou:
  • labellecanuck
    labellecanuck Posts: 105 Member
    Your best friend.
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    Not to be a dissenter, but I actually do trust my mother, a former RN/journalist who is now retired but spends huge amounts of time researching...well, just about everything. Including nutrition and health.

    Her advice: Eat more vegetables and healthier portions. And move your butt.
    It's been working for me...so far...


    :flowerforyou:

    Some moms are more qualified than others. There.
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    Not to be a dissenter, but I actually do trust my mother, a former RN/journalist who is now retired but spends huge amounts of time researching...well, just about everything. Including nutrition and health.

    Her advice: Eat more vegetables and healthier portions. And move your butt.
    It's been working for me...so far...


    :flowerforyou:

    Very cool and good for you. A voice of reason. Refreshing.
  • chessgeekdavidb
    chessgeekdavidb Posts: 208 Member
    Doctors in general, not just cardiologists. My doctor told me that I should limit my carbohydrate intake to 15g per meal which is completely insane according to my nutritionist who is also a registered dietitian and certified diabetes instructor.
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