Al Rokeris always ready todefend the keto diet.TheTodayco-host, 64, is a big fan of the high-fat, low-carb plan, and frequently posts photos of his keto-friendly meals on Instagram and Twitter. Back in January, Roker tweeted a picture of his keto fajitas — an enticing spread of grilled steak, peppers, avocado and a leafy green salad, sans the tortillas.On Thursday morning, about a month later, a dietitian named Heidi Wells replied to the tweet, saying it’s “sad to see another famous person falling for a fad diet.”Roker, who started the diet on Sept. 1, quickly followed up todefend his eating habits.“Heidi, there are so many sadder things in the world,” he said. “Have a great day.”Roker has fought backagainst keto haters before— in mid-January,the dad of two called out trainer Jillian Michaelsfor her rant against the diet.After Michaels said keto is unhealthy and deprives people of essential nutrients in a video forWomen’s Health, Roker took it upon himself to represent the diet.“So @JillianMichaels says #Keto is a bad idea. This from a woman who promoted on camera bullying, deprivation, manipulation and more weekly in the name of weight loss. Now those sound like bad ideas,” he tweeted.Roker explained onTodaylater that day that he’s seen his cholesterol and blood pressure levels improve ever since starting keto.“My point is, what works for you, works for you,” he toldTodayco-anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. “There’s science on both sides that says it’s not a great idea and science that says it is a good idea.”“I think it’s up to people — with their doctor, with their medical professional — [to make their own decision],” Roker continued.Michaels later challenged Roker to a debate, which he declined.
Al Rokeris always ready todefend the keto diet.
TheTodayco-host, 64, is a big fan of the high-fat, low-carb plan, and frequently posts photos of his keto-friendly meals on Instagram and Twitter. Back in January, Roker tweeted a picture of his keto fajitas — an enticing spread of grilled steak, peppers, avocado and a leafy green salad, sans the tortillas.
On Thursday morning, about a month later, a dietitian named Heidi Wells replied to the tweet, saying it’s “sad to see another famous person falling for a fad diet.”
Roker, who started the diet on Sept. 1, quickly followed up todefend his eating habits.
“Heidi, there are so many sadder things in the world,” he said. “Have a great day.”
Roker has fought backagainst keto haters before— in mid-January,the dad of two called out trainer Jillian Michaelsfor her rant against the diet.
After Michaels said keto is unhealthy and deprives people of essential nutrients in a video forWomen’s Health, Roker took it upon himself to represent the diet.
“So @JillianMichaels says #Keto is a bad idea. This from a woman who promoted on camera bullying, deprivation, manipulation and more weekly in the name of weight loss. Now those sound like bad ideas,” he tweeted.
Roker explained onTodaylater that day that he’s seen his cholesterol and blood pressure levels improve ever since starting keto.
“My point is, what works for you, works for you,” he toldTodayco-anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. “There’s science on both sides that says it’s not a great idea and science that says it is a good idea.”
“I think it’s up to people — with their doctor, with their medical professional — [to make their own decision],” Roker continued.
Michaels later challenged Roker to a debate, which he declined.
source: people.com
