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These two doctors, I think, really mean well. They are enthusiastic and I believe they are sincere in helping people to lose weight. Unfortunately, neither one of them is a scientist, and have no idea of food chemistry. They went to medical school, got the usual education, probably the basics on vitamins and nutritional deficiencies, but nothing on the actual chemistry of proteins, carbs and fats. This program might help you lose weight, but it falsely promotes long-term health. Despite all these fad diets that have cropped up, cancer, heart disease, degenerative diseases, diabetes, etc continue to be an epidemic. The docs say all the "politically correct" things - low fat, low sugar, whole grains, no trans fat, saturated fat, soy products - but are misguided. Here are their misguided principles, and the sources to back them up. 1. soy. it is NOT a health food. See Kaayla Daniel's "The Whole Soy Story." 2. They haven't a clue about grain processing, that most breads, pastas, cereals have a compound called phytic acid, which interferes with mineral absorption. See Sally Fallon's "Nourishing Traditions." 3. Fats. They vilify coconut oil, which is extensively documented as a superior fat, a medium-chain triglyceride that provides numerous health benefits. See Bruce Fife's "The Coconut Oil Miracle." In addition, they vilify red meat, vilify saturated fat; and they know nothing of grass fed beef versus cows that are fed seed grains; grains are high in omega 6's, whereas grass is what cows eat by nature. Mary G. Enig, author of "Know Your Fats," IS a Phd scientist in lipid chemistry, and gives the lowdown on cholesterol, saturated fats (both essentiial). Trans fats and processed polyunsaturated fats (all margarines, shoertenings) are carcinogenic, cause bad cholesterol to rise, and stiffness of the arteries. These docs know nothing of the peroxidation, or the harmful effects of processed vegetable oils. The books I recommended will provide one with scientifically-based information.