What's so transparent about the 4-5 people on this CNN panel is the predictable perspectives of each person - that of a practical scientist who was clearly the most educated in the subject of nutrition among the panelists (T. Colin Campbell), a traditional 4-food groups nutritionist, a "chef" and a newbie vegetarian who is on and off. As well, a meat industry representative.
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey penned an op-ed on health care reform in Tuesday's Wall Street Journal in which he pressed, amidst more standard conservative talking points, a "simple" solution.
There is protein in everything, but one of the richest sources of protein, is greens, broccoli, kale, romaine, spinach, and more... yes greens! All protein comes from plants!
There is protein in everything, but one of the richest sources of protein, is greens, broccoli, kale, romaine, spinach, and more... yes greens! All protein comes from plants!
The consumption of nutrient-dense foods and beverages, which would ultimately be identified by a scientifically validated nutrient density profiling system, should be instituted as a nutrition platform in the Dietary Guidelines as a part of a larger educational effort to help people choose more nutrient-dense foods and as the guiding principle for consumers to plan healthful diets.
As I listened to this presentation, I was surrounded by the same group of people I remember seeing at Atkins events years ago (I used to attend for insight into that trend). Overweight people who are being misled by other overweight people who have good intentions but, need to open their minds and understand more than weight management and observational science, and the nutrient poor model of nutrition.