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Dark n Stormy Knight

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7. True. Problem is, so many medical professionals don't know or care much

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 15, 2022, 08:20 AM

Apr 2022

about nutrition. I mean, have you seen the food they serve hospitalized patients?!

The morning after my husband's prostatectomy, after which he was sent home with strict instructions on what to eat and how very little of any of it to start off with, he was served a full breakfast of sausage, eggs, toast, and crappy, HFCS & palm oil pastry!

Where are the doctors and the registered dieticians?! (I get that it almost certainly has to do with profit$, but still, speak up, AMA!)

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Does this info seem at all legit? [View all] Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 OP

You should start with a nutritionist, and some sources with... TreasonousBastard Apr 2022 #1

True. Problem is, so many medical professionals don't know or care much Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #7

Check out Dr Mark Hyman's books, podcasts, etc. fierywoman Apr 2022 #2

No, it doesn't sound legit Sanity Claws Apr 2022 #3

True that. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #6

Palm oil is in everything and there are good reasons it shouldn't be Warpy Apr 2022 #4

Thanks for the reply. But it isn't just in petrie dishes. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #5