2018-03-03
This is an entertaining and compelling read, as well as being educational – with the caveat that it is clearly written to a personal bias.
Gregor thinks nothing of including anecdotes and industry-funded studies that support his bias – while deriding anecdotes and industry-funded assertions that don’t. This is especial apparent when he discusses Mediterranean diets while ignoring the role of oily fish, and additionally shows ignorance of issues relating to gluten/wheat intolerance.
His US-centric approach also leads him to condemn all forms of meat, fish, and diary because of the perceived lack of regulatory controls in that country – even though here in the EU food standards are much stricter. So if you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or eat organic meat, you may find yourself raising eyebrows at some of the generalizations he makes.
Even still, it’s a very engaging read and likely to make you think harder about some of your dietary choices – I’ve certainly made some small but painless positive changes to mine as a result of reading it.
Definitely worth a look – just don’t believe it’s all Gospel.
Rating: 4/5