The Art of Bullshit, Part 1: Gary Taubes and NuSI
If, after recent events, you thought Gary Taubes could not possibly sink any lower, then … you thought wrong.
Nutrition
NuSI: The ‘Non-Profit’ Organization that Has Netted Gary Taubes & Peter Attia Over $2.1 million
Find out why the so-called ‘non-profit’ Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI) is in fact a lucrative cash cow for its founders, netting Gary Taubes and Peter Attia an estimated $1,800,000+. To top it all off, after several years and after spending millions of other people’s money, the organization has so far produced only a single study which simply found what dozens of others have already shown.
BREAKING NEWS: Taubes’ Own Study Shows Insulin-Obesity Theory is False!
For years, low-carb author Gary Taubes has been belittling and snidely dismissing those who disagree with his nonsensical claims about carbs, insulin and obesity. A couple of days ago, at an obesity conference in Canada, researchers announced the results of yet another metabolic ward study debunking Taubes’ claims. But this was no ordinary ward study – it was a study that Taubes himself helped conceive!
Sweet Stupidity (Part 2): The Bitter Truth About Robert Lustig’s Anti-Sugar Claims
Thanks to a viral YouTube video, a best-selling book, and countless media appearances, Robert Lustig has become a widely-quoted and highly influential anti-sugar commentator. Which is a pity, because most of what he says is complete garbage.
Sweet Stupidity (Part 1): Is Sugar Really as Bad as Alcohol, Cocaine & Heroin?
With every passing year, the claims of diet gurus and health ‘experts’ seem to get more and more ridiculous. Today we examine the especially moronic claim that table sugar is as addictive and destructive as alcohol, cigarettes and even cocaine and heroin!
Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee & Mycotoxins: Just Another Load of BS
Thanks to his outlandish claims, Dave Asprey has been described as a “21st Century Snake Oil Salesman”. After having delved into the science behind his claims about “Bulletproof” coffee and mycotoxins, I have to agree.
Dogma Destruction: Phinney’s Dodgey Ketogenic Cyclist Study Revisited
A reader attempts to defend the indefensible: Stephen Phinney’s infamous keto cyclist study. This study is widely-touted by low-carb advocates as proof their beloved diet doesn’t impair endurance performance – but it showed nothing of the sort.
Dumb & Irrational People: What You Can Learn From Them
They have a lot to answer for, but stupid people do have their uses. In addition to making smart people feel better about themselves, dopey and irrational people often serve important educational functions.
That Paleo Show Interviews Anthony Colpo
Yours truly recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Janah, Stephanie and Brett from That Paleo Show, and the entire podcast is now online.
Danny Albers Replies to My Recent Article
Grab some popcorn and pull up a chair as Danny Albers tries to rationalize away his recent behaviour.