an argument for optimum diet that is not vege vs omnivore

[Eddie]

What I don't get about the Paleo diet is: Why would we want to go backwards to what our ancestors (or us in past lives) did? I'd rather evolve forward to what they do in higher densities, not go backwards.

Your notions of "higher density" diets are speculative; but there is concrete evidence that diets low in carbohydrates are conducive to good human health.

Here's another good interview (also from Red Ice), on the dangers of wheat (and foods rich in simple carbohydrates in general):

http://rediceradio.net/radio/2012/RIR-120429-wdavis.mp3

Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and seeker-of-truth in health exposes "healthy whole grains" for the incredibly destructive genetic monsters they've become. Over 80% of the people he meets today are pre-diabetic or diabetic. In an effort to reduce blood sugar, he asked patients to remove all wheat products from their diet based on the simple fact that foods made of wheat flour raise blood sugar higher than nearly all other foods, regardless if the wheat is organic, multi-grain, whole grain or sprouted. The results were positively drastic. Dr. Davis will discuss the benefits of going wheat free. We'll cover genetic changes of wheat verses ancient grains. He explains how modern wheat is an opiate and appetite stimulant. William also breaks down the internal components of wheat and how they interact with the body in negative ways linked to a slew of health problems. He also explains the great lie of gluten free bread. Why aren't doctors giving this important research any attention?