Control and double blind studies are more important when the placebo effect and subjective outcomes are at play. Not necessary here. Everyone that follows a dif

Control and double blind studies are more important when the placebo effect and subjective outcomes are at play. Not necessary here. Everyone that follows a different diet would like to complain about that. You should have compared it to the paleo diet, or low-carb diet, or whatever. Show studies that those diets have similar effects and then they merit comparison. Self reporting is an issue, but this is not the only type of study on the issue. It has been supported by international studies, animal testing, and countless studies about the health benefits of more fruits/vegetables and less meat.