Praise for the Dr. Oz Show
Dr. Oz
I must admit I watch a LOT of mindless TV. But, finally I can turn on the tube every day and actually learn something thanks to theВ Dr Oz Show. The show covers so much of what Americans needs to hear – the practical side of day-to-day living.
Did you know there is a correct way to sleep? Well, there is. And, apparently tips as simple as sleeping on your side and avoiding fluffy pillows can actually help maintain the natural shape of your spine leading to a healthier alignment. SO SIMPLE – yet no one ever talks about that! Forget about health care reform, it is that kind of basic education that could help us save money.
Dr. Oz’s in-depth explanations of body functions are sometimes gross, but always memorable and easy-to-understand.В There is a popular children’s book called “Everybody Poops” – well Dr. Oz takes that to a whole new level by describing what healthy poop should look like in full detail (it should actually have a bit of a curve – who knew?).В As a dietitian, I am pretty well-versed on what should and shouldn’t come out of the large intestines, but I never witnessed an explanation quite like the one displayed on the show. It has actually made me a bit more conscious about increasing my fiber intake so I can achieve the curve too!
And, one more reason for me to love Dr. Oz – he actually had a dietitian on the show yesterday. Oprah is notorious for having uneducated “experts” giving advice on nutrition. Remember Dr. Phil touting himself as a weight loss expert? And, Bob Greene? He’s a fitness expert for sure, but he doesn’t have any credentials as aВ nutrition expert. Not that everyone needs to have a college degree to offer good, sound advice, but if you are teaching millions the right way to eat, why not consult the true experts Registered Dietitians?
In the past I have even wondered how Dr. Oz could be an expert on nutrition given his background as a surgeon. But, after hearing him on Oprah and now seeing him on his own show, I am convinced that he is the real deal. He has clearly gone beyond the typical 1 or 2 courses in nutrition offered in medical school and educated himself on the healthiest methods for eating, exercising, and quite simply, living.
I truly hope people will watch the show (5:00 EST on Fox) because it just might change the way the nation thinks about health.
September 29, 2009
Tags: Dr. Oz, nutrition experts, registered dietitians, The Dr. Oz Show Review Posted in: General Health, Nutrition
2 Responses
Have you watched his show recently? He keeps offering incomplete advice over and over. It’s really getting on my nerves as I used to actually like him. Dr. Travis Stork (The Doctors) is much better in my opinion when it comes to nutrition. Dr. Oz isn’t far off with his recommendations but he often leaves out crucial information. I just heard one of his fans state that he recommends no more than 50g Carbs/day for weight loss. I have heard 35-50% of total Daily Calories from CHO is recommended for weight loss. 200 Calories from CHO is very low as an 800kcal diet has been shown in numerous studies to not be any more effective in weight loss as a diet with higher Calories. I have yet to see a Dietitian on Dr. Oz but Dr. Stork had 2 on recently.
Honestly, I haven’t been watching as faithfully as when the show started. I do agree that his advice has been somewhat redundant now that the show has been on for a good stretch. I think he had another dietitian on recently when he was setting up a family on a weight loss program. But, the RD didn’t get a chance to say anything. Overall, I still really like Dr. Oz because he does a good job of getting people excited and explaining the little things that can really impact health.
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