The knee jerk reaction of people, most of whom have the intellectual capacity of cabbages, is just that. They parrot what they have heard. This unfortunately includes a large number of so called medical professionals. They don't stop to think that being thinner is the is the most important aspect of dieting.

I learned many years ago to ignore the intellectual bourgeoisie. I just smile inside and revel in the fact that I possess a functioning cerebrum. Do likewise

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