Dead wrong... as in people are literally dying from diabetes and cardiovascular disease from avoiding saturated fat as if it were their creepy uncle at Christmas and then consuming way too many vegetable oils and starchy carbohydrates, whole grain or otherwise.After researching Oliver's background and discovering he is dyslexic and has read maybe a handful of books in his whole entire life, his lack of knowledge about nutrition makes sense. Like most people, he gets his information from the mainstream media and registered dietitians, many of whom are food company shills.
Then he makes half-baked statements on his blog such as the following:
"If we don’t get enough carbohydrates and our bodies don’t get the energy they need, they have to get it from elsewhere and break down fat and protein instead."Oliver is right that if our body does not get "enough" carbohydrates, it will burn fat instead, but most people are quite happy to burn body fat. As for protein, research suggests carbohydrate restrictors actually burn less protein (muscle) than starchaholics.
And from the same blog post....
"Starchy carbohydrates are a wonderful thing – they make us feel happy, satisfied and energetic ... plus, we all crave and enjoy them."
If I were to substitute cocaine or sugar for starchy carbohydrates, that statement would still be true. Craving something does not make it good for you, and that burst of energy is soon followed by a crash unless you keep consuming more.Or, as Homer Simpson would say, "Doh!"
Since helping to get the sugar tax passed in Britain, Oliver has moved on to encouraging new moms to breastfeed and being called a boob by many for "mansplaining" to women what to do with their bodies.
My advice to Oliver is to lay off women's breasts and pay someone to read him some of the following evidence based books:
Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution: Advice and Recipes to Improve Your Health and Reduce Your Weight
The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet
What the Fat?: Fat's IN: Sugar's OUT Practical guide and recipes
The Harcombe Diet: Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight
The Real Meal Revolution: The Radical, Sustainable Approach to Healthy Eating (Age of Legends)
Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
The Obesity Epidemic: What caused it? How can we stop it?
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss
Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health
New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great.
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