Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Did you see Gary Taubes on Dr. Oz this week? Well, there is now a poll about who is right. I voted for Taubes (but then I base my opinions on empirical science so what do I know). It's neck and neck right now. You can add your two cents and cast your vote too:

http://www.diet-blog.com/11/poll_do_you_agree_with_dr_oz_or_gary_taubes.php

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asked Mar 10 2011 at 20:14

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You're on Paleohacks...that should be an answer in itself :P – Flavio M. Mar 15 2011 at 13:25

oliverh · Answer 1 · 2011-03-11 10:51:54Z UTC

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I think everyone on here is going to go with Taubes.

answered Mar 11 2011 at 10:51

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I certainly hope so :) – PaleoOutfitters Mar 11 2011 at 18:18

Ed · Answer 2 · 2011-03-11 14:12:59Z UTC

Does it matter whom I agree with? Polls about factual matters are pointless, because the votes will not change reality. Whether or not I agree with Taubes, Oz, Darwin, Einstein or Al Gore will not determine whether or not they're right. That being said, the comments section can be useful, just as blogs and Q&A sites such as this can be useful. Our job is to discover and sort out reality, not to vote on it.

imanomnivore · Answer 3 · 2011-03-15 12:55:11Z UTC

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I just watched this video and Oz said a pound of muscle burns 100 calories a day. WTF? Try 6.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/web-exclusive-dr-oz-and-gary-taubes-debate-exercise

answered Mar 15 2011 at 12:55

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Ronnie Coleman has to eat 50,000 calories a day. – Travis Culp♦ Mar 15 2011 at 18:39

wow... I just listened to Taubes on Jimmy Moore's show while they were reviewing the Oz show. Taubes said exactly this. It's 6 calories. 100 is absolutely ludicrous. – imanomnivore Mar 28 2011 at 13:10

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Oz likes round numbers more than accurate ones. – Adam Crafter Apr 10 2011 at 18:48

KL · Answer 4 · 2011-03-15 16:39:50Z UTC

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OK I know this not really answering your question but...If Dr. Oz was so "right" why doesn't he help the one person that needs it the most --Oprah herself. I guess that goes to show you all that soy and grains--is good for you--NOT!

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W8liftinmom · Answer 5 · 2011-03-15 18:30:49Z UTC

Does it really matter? Reality is, Dr Oz is on national TV - he reaches most everyone, especially those too lazy to do their own research ~ they'll take his word at face value. Taubes has a small but growing following and the little bit of tv exposure will help introduce him to the few who watch tv and actually "think" for themselves. The rest of us have to work hard at leading by example and maybe convert a few away from SAD a handful of people at a time.

Do You Agree With Dr. Oz or Gary Taubes?

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