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'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« on: February 12, 2007, 03:57:16 PM »
I used to enjoy watching her to some degree - figuring her basic advice was pretty good - but I've found her increasingly offensive over the last 2 years. This just finalizes the deal for me.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2011095,00.html
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2007, 04:11:47 PM »
I saw that article in the paper last week. I haven't really seen much of her show, but she does seem pretty irritating.

Reading about her 'scientific' evidence in her 'dissertation' was a pretty good laugh, however.
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2007, 04:20:49 PM »
There was a great article in the Guardian about it today... the author apparently was able to register his dead cat for the same doctorate certificate.  :)
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2007, 06:35:40 PM »
I watched her show a couple times, but then DH pointed out how full of crap she is.  ;)

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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2007, 06:48:31 PM »
I think what disturbs me most is how horrid she looks! She's far too thin and just looks drawn and unhealthy. I sort of appreciated the show when it first started but the more I watch the more I think she's full of crap.
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2007, 10:34:15 AM »
I like watching the other show (forget the title) with the two female doctors (actual MD's!) who explain it all in very practical terms, without all the drama. 
Probably less exciting television, but more information.
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2007, 12:16:50 PM »
Are you talking about The Truth About Food?  I really like that show.  They do real experiments to dis/prove the urban legends and homeopathic theories about certain foods.  Sciene!  Cool! :D
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2007, 12:23:39 PM »
No, I think she means a show on Channel 5. But The Truth About Food has been very interesting, too!
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2007, 12:26:17 PM »
She might mean diet doctors

gillian looks like kermit the frog body shape wise. She has extremely long arms and a short short short torso!

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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2007, 02:01:06 PM »
Quote from: Aimiloo on February 13, 2007, 12:26:17 PM
She might mean diet doctors

That's the one!
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2007, 09:59:46 AM »

www.stablesound.co.uk/poo.php [nofollow]

found this online took a minute to load but made me laugh! :)
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Re: 'Dr' Gillian McKeith = bad science
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2007, 06:51:40 PM »
I thought everyone already knew she was a new-age macrobiotic type. Her basic message of eating more fresh fruit and vegetables is a good one, but the more you listen to her the worse it gets. She's a troll. She can't help her body shape though--it's from scoliosis.
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