Originally Posted by
Sprezzatura
Contrast that with Deen's multi-year cover-up of her diabetes and high blood pressure. I think he's got grounds to call her out.
Multi-year cover-up? What does that mean -- is she obligated to announce her illness on her show? Or run disclaimers along with her recipes?
I agree that it's unfortunate now, but, as others have said, she's not been an advocate for supposed healthy eating, so I don't think that it's fair to accuse her of mendacity or hypocrisy.