Doctor Oz appeared on an episode of the Rachael Ray show last week and I finally watched the recording, so I could comment about his appearance.

I thought he should have donned a new wardrobe of an apron, instead of a coat and tie. He’s wearing a suit when he has an opportunity to learn to cook healthy food. He really is a one-trick pony. I expected him to avail himself of the chance to cook with Rachael.

Rachael often goes to restaurants on her Food Network show that features great places to eat around the country. She’s been in Sedona and other places where organic and natural foods are appreciated and valued. Dr. Oz could have really benefited from the hour’s exposure to Rachael’s way in the kitchen.

Instead they decided to opt for the funny guy. Doctor Oz answered audience questions with a sense of humor. At least he’s eating enough walnuts to keep his brain functioning with clever comments and cute answers. He looked a little out of place in his suit and tie when we are used to seeing him in his scrubs. What he doesn’t know is that he can cook in scrubs, too.

Rachael Ray and Doctor Oz

Rachael is doing more to further good health with her show than all the fear-mongering episodes that the good doctor uses to push people into a corner. I would take twenty cooking shows over one shoddy doctor’s show any day of the week. Jimmy Kimmel made some comment the other night that applies here. He intimated that a simple bruise was being turned into a life-threatening disease by doctors on TV.

So let the doctors take note and write a new prescription for cooking on their hourly shows more often than putting the fear of death and dreaded disease into the audience. They’ll be healthier for learning how to cook to thrive…

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