Doctor Karl sharing wisdom on nutrition science
2 years ago:
Summary of above: Dr Karl doesn’t actually research science on health and nutrition, just continually doles out stupid platitudes with no evidence backing.
Couple examples below…
should I eat KFC covered in peanut butter or KFC covered in Nutella? @kirkrobertson7 Eat food, most plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 3, 2012
So when trying to lose weight, raw veg is better? @BrewtusACT @ChoiceCuzBro @swindley Too simplistic. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 3, 2012
What are your thoughts on the Paleo Diet (eating based on what hunter gatherers ate)? @carrie_clarke Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 25, 2012
Clenbuterol for weight loss. Safe? @BenBWingrove Eat food, most plants, not too much – and do some exercise.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 1, 2012
Paleo diet asserts our digestive system hasn't evolved to handle grains. What's your take? @emishappy Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 15, 2012
your thoughts on energy drinks and the effect on health? @FoodSauce Don't take them. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 19, 2012
Which is better for you Dr Karl, krill or fish oil? @terralinksgroup (And again) Eat food, mostly plants, not too much (Avoid supplements)
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 23, 2012
do you believe in specific diets for different blood types? @DeanKyrwood No. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 29, 2012
Thoughts on Rooibos tea? Benefits have been documented. Second opinion? @marcocimino1 Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) October 30, 2012
could this really work https://t.co/b3JR1mm1 @ninjacow13 Con. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) November 3, 2012
highly processed foods are a leading contributor to metabolic syndrome? @Kiint @WilliamMerrylee Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) November 18, 2012
article saying give up grains because they contain anti-nutrients… @Adam_Rosser Eat food, mostly plants (grains fine), not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) November 21, 2012
info sugar & fructose being poisonous, that is currently being promoted, factual? @agent_x Mostly no. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 1, 2012
any benefits in taking 5-htp & L-Tryptophan supplements? @mattsmithtweet In general, no. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 17, 2012
What are your thoughts on The Paleo Diet? Yay or Nay. @Paratus83 Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. Paleo? Sure, avoid processed foods.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 25, 2012
thoughts on paleo diet?science behind avoiding grains, dairy,processed foods? @GT69AUS Michael Pollan. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 28, 2012
ketogenic diet (super low carb, high fat, high protein)? @xzIon14 1)can s/t help with epilepsy 2)eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) January 17, 2013
I'm about to eat a 1kg bag of cashew nuts. What's going to happen to my guts? @puzzlepunk Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) February 17, 2013
what are your thoughts on the 5:2 diet? @hathell Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) March 12, 2013
Read "The China Study" book in your opinion what is the best human diet.? @_Jared_Miller_ Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. Brain Food
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 20, 2013
low fat products usually more sugar,better off consuming higher fat lower sugar option? @JohnKapaniris Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 24, 2013
Nutritionally, economically speaking, what is cheapest thing to eat and still be healthy? @JoshCruse Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 31, 2013
8yo boy asks what is the healthiest fruit can you please help @SeaEagle4life Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. There is no "healthiest"
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) June 5, 2013
Does my 4-5 week ketogenic diet cycle put much stress on system, ie with increased sat. fat intake? @jonogarofolo Sat. fat? I wouldn't do it
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) June 10, 2013
I love artificial and natural sweeteners and have many serves a day. Are they bad for me? @YogiDianne Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 2, 2013
"Eat food, mostly plants, not too much." Author?? Any benefits to fasting for 24 hours once a week??@lincolnelvis 1)Michael Polan 2)Sure
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) August 5, 2013
What about plain fluoridated tap water & occasional home made fruit smoothie? @HotWaterService @smc327 Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) September 2, 2013
do u have tips to stop sugar cravings? @femalefaceofey Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) October 8, 2013
zero Calorie soft drinks more effective for weight loss > normal soft drinks? @storm4vwin Complicated. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) October 13, 2013
any preference for Prebiotic or Probiotic for optimum gut health? @oz_jump_chef Neither. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) November 15, 2013
'eat food, not too much, mostly plants' Which M. Pollen book is best to read? @lincolnelvis All of them Quote is from "In defence of food"
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 1, 2013
ads for Pure Garcinia Cambogia as the holy grail of weight loss. What's verdict? @Yetman7 Eat food, mostly plants, not too much + exercise
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) December 4, 2013
thoughts new fad supplements eg raspberry ketones, garcinia cambogia (sic) etc? @simplyemskee Rubbish. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) January 19, 2014
thoughts on dietary supplement programs i.e Herbalife, isagenix? @yesshecann Don't waste your money. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) January 20, 2014
what is it you say about Diet/Weightloss? @richardjwaters Eat food, mostly plants, not too much (from Michael Pollan, "In Defence of Food"
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) March 13, 2014
In terms of lifelong healthy diet: carbs<protein or carbs>protein? @mill_ Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) March 26, 2014
what do you think of Timothy Ferriss' "Slow Carb" diet? @richardjwaters @MalleCille Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) March 29, 2014
Wife started taking raspberry keystones to help with weight loss @davepaulburns @T3rr11s 1)exercise 2)eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 5, 2014
does spirulina work as a superfood? @J_M_T5000 No. It's a con. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much (Michael Pollan)
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 17, 2014
gluten/lactose free diet from birth to child intolerance/causes allergic reaction? @BetaJester Don't. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) June 1, 2014
Is it safe to eat meat or best to avoid? @RadioKez Eat a bit is fine. Read Michael Pollan – eat food, mostly plants, not to much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) June 7, 2014
what do u think of the 80:10:10 diet? (80carbs:10fat:10protein @meljpeters 1)Eat food, mostly plants, not too much 2)Must taste delicious.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) June 15, 2014
Advice to slow down physical signs of aging? @AnnaSoprano Exercise. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. Get lots of sleep. Have friends.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) October 26, 2014
What is best diet for humans (veg/gf)? @Caitey_K Definitely not a fad diet. Michael Pollan > Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) January 5, 2015
Loose weight, fast carbs be eaten first to spike insulin and break the fast or avoid cards? @Bezwok Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) January 17, 2015
thoughts on claim that we can get most of the nutrients and vitamins we need from a ketogenic diet? Mainly animal fats. @russotron Incorrect
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) March 7, 2015
And again, "Eat food, mostly plants, not too much" (Michael Pollan, "In Defence of Food".) https://t.co/4JVZz8DdaG
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) May 18, 2015
Best food/s for healthy skin? @AnnaSoprano Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. Exercise and sleep well. Be happy. Have friends. Love.
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 17, 2015
Almost certainly not. 1)Eat food, mostly plants, not too much 2)Modern processed food>no satiety, high calories/salt https://t.co/uEycRcgtLT
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) July 25, 2015
1)Eat less, move more 2)Eat food, mostly plants, not too much https://t.co/klGZLznTWg
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) August 13, 2015
Eat food, mostly plants, not too much – and Hippocrates never said "Let food be your medicine & medicine B your food https://t.co/bC0y7Ae9gb
— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) August 31, 2015
Eat food, mostly plants, not too much
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More more, eat less (you can't outrun a muffin in less than an hour). https://t.co/suxOitAol8— Dr Karl (@DoctorKarl) November 6, 2015
