Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Bret Scher discuss the recently released EAT-Lancet diet report.
I found it particularly interesting that they responded to the criticism of the first report by re-releasing it and removing the parts of the report that were criticised, without directly addressing the criticism.
Dr. Sher:
In advance of the release of the 2.0 [diet report], there was actually a release of the "mis-influencers" who have done an organized approach to discredit and attack EAT-Lancet. Their words, not mine. And you were listed as a very high-ranking member of this. So first, how does it feel to be labeled as a "misinfluencer"?
Dr. Ede:
It's interesting. I actually think it's a very good thing. And the reason why is clearly [that] the content that I produced that criticized the EAT-Lancet report came to their attention. I think that that's no small thing, and I would like to believe that the content that I and others produced had a lot to do with the fact that they felt the need to produce this report to try to discredit all of us. I think it may also have had something to do with the way the report was re-released. I noticed that certain things that I criticized about the report are no longer there, and I'm not the only one who produced content critiquing the report.
Also, there are certain concerns that I and others voiced about the content of the report, and it appears as though the authors have gone to great lengths to try to acknowledge and address [these concerns] without actually addressing them. But they're trying to make it look as though they're addressing these shortcomings.
Summary
Title: Exposing the Truth Behind EAT-Lancet’s Diet Report & MisInfluencer Campaign
- The EAT-Lancet report aims to control global dietary habits by promoting a plant-based diet for planetary health, but its scientific foundation is questioned.
- The report's dietary recommendations are criticized for being nutritionally inadequate, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
- The EAT-Lancet diet is accused of disregarding the nutritional benefits of animal-based foods, which are essential for optimal human health, including brain development and mental health.
- The report heavily relies on nutrition epidemiology, which is considered unreliable for making global dietary recommendations.
- The EAT-Lancet diet is criticized for being overly restrictive and not accounting for individual differences in metabolism, genetics, and cultural food preferences.
- The report's authors are accused of having conflicts of interest, as they are connected to major food corporations that produce ultra-processed foods and chemical fertilizers.
- The EAT-Lancet diet is seen as an attempt to control people's eating habits, rather than promoting a flexible and inclusive approach to nutrition.
- The report's dietary recommendations are criticized for being based on untested theories and guesswork, rather than solid scientific evidence.
- The EAT-Lancet diet is accused of being environmentally unfriendly, as it does not adequately address the environmental impact of industrial plant food production.
- The report's authors are criticized for labeling critics as 'mis-influencers' without providing substantial evidence to support their claims.
de ja vu!