[Evgeny]

In general though, it's not wise to discredit professionals just because they may disagree on certain things in their field. Unless the field is fully understood (I'm not aware of one which is!), you'll see that.

I'd say that the field is quite poorly understood. Here's an article (long!) that kind of sums it up.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/28/magazine/28nutritionism.t....

What's the best advice to take? That from "multiple" doctors, dietitians, or nutritionists. Not some yahoos on the internet.

A second or third opinion reduces the likelihood of errors, while limiting received advice only from those educated and qualified to give it.

I found out that even after that, I'm tempted to try and do some of my own research, and then apply the advice to myself and see how well it works ...

[dgallagher]

I'll have to read that article when I have some free time. Thanks for the link. :)

While I do like some of the messages and ideas Michael Pollan (author of linked article, plus Food Inc.) is promoting, I always take him with a grain of skepticism. He's correct sometimes, and incorrect or questionable others. A common symptom of someone who's not a doctor or researcher in the field.

I personally classify him in the same arena as Michael Moore. Not to be ignored, but instead to be questioned for every made claim, requiring non-cherry picked studies and scientific research to back him up.