I think most of us would disagree that avoiding them will do any harm. It may be true that those foods are not responsible for the T2 and obesity epidemics--if they are eaten in moderation as part of an otherwise healthy diet (adequate protein, low sugar, etc., not pasta, bread, bagels, cereal, sandwiches, ice cream and cookies). The issue is that once someone has gotten T2, obesity or other metabolic problem, there needs to be a cure. The cure involves cutting those things out. If you break your leg, you need a cast. No one is saying the cast is responsible for the accident that broke your leg.

It would have been nice to see some of these ideas challenged or given the researchers a chance to respond to these kinds of comments. But it was more balanced than we usually see.