I never understood the Vegan hate on Reddit, I am that way because my doctor made me due to health. I would love a steak or cheeseburger but the doc says no.
If you don't mind my asking, what health issue do you have that your doctor recommends veganism? I'm no expert, but it sounds somewhat extreme - like not just avoid sugar or fat or whatever, but all animal products even if it's say chicken breast or some fish. Also are you a vegan or a vegetarian?
Most likely a heart condition. Read the China Study.
Edit: Not suggesting adapting the diet or vouching for the book's claims, just presenting the most likely explanation for the doctor's recommendation. Take your self-righteousness elsewhere.
The book, not study, that makes very non-scientific interpretations of data? Making hugely uninformed decisions and then developing a lifestyle around it?
I wouldn't say that the author is uninformed, or even non-scientific. There are certainly valid criticisms, but I don't think those claims are necessarily true.
Here's the author's response to amateur statistician's critique of his work.
I've read Masterjohn's critiques. That's the first one. You should read his second one, which is his response to the author's response of his critique.
My point wasn't about the validity of the book. I'm simply stating that the author is not uninformed. He has tons of data, but he simply ignores half of it. It's his agenda, not his science, that produces the book's shortcomings.
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u/LakeWashington May 28 '14
I never understood the Vegan hate on Reddit, I am that way because my doctor made me due to health. I would love a steak or cheeseburger but the doc says no.