Diet and Nutrition Links


                    "For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert."


                    "Everything in moderation, including moderation."



The Meatrix
Critically acclaimed three-part short animation on factory farming. Must see.

Myths of Vegetarianism by Stephen Byrnes
Part 1 of a very stimulating debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet. Dr. Byrnes speaks against it with arguments similar to those advanced by Weston Price and most low carb adherents.
Vegetarian Diet Healthy and Safe by Michael Janson
Part 2 of debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet. Dr. Janson's rebuttal and Dr. Byrne's response.
Vegetarian Diet Healthy and Safe
Part 3 of debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet. Dr. Janson's response to Dr. Byrne.
Vegetarian Diet Healthy and Safe
Part 4 of debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet. Dr. Janson's response to Vegetarian Myths 2, 3, &4
Vegetarian Diet Healthy and Safe
Part 5 of debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet. Dr. Janson's response to Vegetarian Myths 5 and 6.
Another Critique of Dr. Byrnes
One more respectful argument against "The Myths of Vegetarianism".
Faulty Reasoning in Biblical Nutrition Movement
Dr. Mercola takes the middle road and argues that since the biblical "fall" the Genesis 1:29 vegetarian diet needs to be supplemented with 5-15% animal foods for optimal health. Contains links to other articles on paleolithic diets.

[Dr. Holleran's comments: those who make these kinds of arguments might consider that after the flood Noah may have said to eat meat because there weren't many plants to be found! It may have been a time of emergency, or a concession, because the people were weak, and not an entirely new dispensation from God because man's flesh had been corrupted. 500 years before Christ, Buddha advocated vegetarianism. There is information that James, brother of Jesus, was a vegetarian. It is thus likely that Jesus was, too, perhaps through his contact with the Essene brotherhoods of the Near East.]

Which Came First: The Garden of Eden, or the Cave?
Thoughts to consider before jumping on the low-carb, paleolithic, Weston Price or Atkins, animal-food bandwagon. By Dr. Holleran.