Updated slightly: 8/3/13. Original publication date: 1/13/13.
While I have no inclination to vet every so-called expert in the community, every now and then one comes along that deserves closer scrutiny. Scrutiny as to what their expertise really is in the areas in which they are giving so-called "expert" advice and information. On a few occasions this past year, Nora Gedgaudas -- author of Primal Body - Primal Mind -- has weighed in on the "controversy" over so-called "safe starches". While I've highlighted issues with her statements from time-to-time here, and Nora has been on my radar for a very long time, the fact that she seems to have such a prominent voice in paleo circles warrants this post. I first heard of her from (who else) Jimmy Moore's podcast with her aired October 2009.
While I have no inclination to vet every so-called expert in the community, every now and then one comes along that deserves closer scrutiny. Scrutiny as to what their expertise really is in the areas in which they are giving so-called "expert" advice and information. On a few occasions this past year, Nora Gedgaudas -- author of Primal Body - Primal Mind -- has weighed in on the "controversy" over so-called "safe starches". While I've highlighted issues with her statements from time-to-time here, and Nora has been on my radar for a very long time, the fact that she seems to have such a prominent voice in paleo circles warrants this post. I first heard of her from (who else) Jimmy Moore's podcast with her aired October 2009.
According to her website:
Nora Gedgaudas is one of the World’s leading experts on Paleolithic (Paleo) nutrition and author of the international best selling book “Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond The Paleo Diet For Total Health and a Longer Life”.
