Mahesh wrote:
>>>> all kinds of foods are eaten and the life span is much longer. I don't
>>>> remember the exact citation, but the above is from Sally Fallon and
>>>> Mary Enig's book Nourishing Traditions (available from the Price
>>>> Pottenger Nutrition Foundation at 1-800-FOODS4U).
>>>
>>> I question the reliability of the source you cite as it has an agenda to
>>> promote the consumption of animal products.
>>>
>> I wonder if you could explain this statement. Do you mean that Fallon and
>> Enig have an agenda? What do you mean, exactly?
>
> What I mean is, when that when statements are made that are not verifiable
> and the same statements used  to fit a "theory".

I see. Do you think that F+E make the unverifiable statements knowing them
to be false, in order to promote the consumption of animal products? Or do you
think they are just mistaken or confused? If they make these statements
knowingly, why do you suppose they would do this?

> I have met Sally Fallon in person and also have her book "Nourishing
> Traditions". She has no scientific credentials.

The lack of which is surely no impediment to making a worthwhile contribution
to a field, and the presence of which is surely no guarantee of the same.

> To the extent that her "recipes" encourage persons to move away from the
> "SAD" diet, I expect individuals would benefit. I do not believe she has the
> "last word" on the "ideal" diet.

I don't recall anyone saying that she did, least of all Ray, though you make
the same response to his very amicable post.