Scientific "Consensus"

"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself-and you are the easiest person to fool."

-Richard Feynman

"If I were wrong, one would be enough."

-Albert Einstein, about the 100 Nazi scientists questioning his theory.

We read an awful lot about scientific consensus as of late.  And there is always money somewhere in the equation.  Money has ruined many a good scientist.  And created many a bad one.

Now the food scientists have staggered out many "changes" to their recommendations lately, reversing decades of absolutes that have made all of our lives more difficult. Beware of the low-fat enthusiast trying to sell you a non-fat yogurt.

1. You're Not Drinking Enough Coffee 
2. Your Peanut Allergy Is Mom's Fault.  
3. Eggs Are OK, after all.
4. Salt Your Food As Much As You Want.