Science review of high protein diets

I never did think the Atkin's diet was good for you. Or even low carb. Thanks for posting this, I have become a vegetarian and have read what alot of Doctors have said about Atkin's. VERY SCARY! I have no desire to eventually increase my risk of heart disease and some types of cancer by eating the Atkin's way....:)...Carole
 
Doctor/Author is a Vegan...

Dr. Greger is a vegan. I respect vegans, but his article holds about as much weight with me as a carnivore's article dissing veganism, and I've read plenty of those (well-researched, too).

Find the right proportion of protein/fats/carbs for your body, avoid processed foods and let the scientists battle it out.

And if you choose to eat animal products, get good quality stuff (free-range eggs, wild-caught salmon, organic butter, etc.) and remember that moderation in all things is key. :9
 
I'm not sure why one would think a vegan should be banned from nutritional research that is subject to peer review before publication in professional journals. Many of the experts responsible for the U.S. food pyramid & dietary guidelines have strong economic ties to the meat & dairy industry.

Here's a link to "The Partnership for Essential Nutrition" which is a coalition of U.S. health organizations: http://www.essentialnutrition.org/index.html

Apparently academic research is showing that low-carb diets trigger successful weight loss at first, but within 1 year are no more successful than other weight loss programs. Unfortunately low-carb diets increase the risk of many types of disease & conditions.

We need to eat our vegetable, fruits, whole grains & just move more. The evidence (as in academic, peer reviewed research) really hasn't changed in decades. We have gotten smarter about types of fats & carbs in the diet.

We should all get a cyber slap for posting this discussion on the "Ask Cathe" forum. It belongs in the "Open Discussion".

Debra
 
I believe the problem is an all or nothing attitude. We are all unique individuals. An eating plan that fills the dietary needs for one does not necessarily fill the dietary needs for another.

Research has shown every way from Sunday that the same thing that is good for you, is the same thing that is bad for you....depending on what you read.

I don't like Atkins for myself because my body let me know I was not getting my nutritional needs met, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work for someone else. DH did very well on Atkins.
 
Why do we have to have an eating plan? I eat only what I really like, I do not substitute. OK, maybe I am on the "I eat only what I truly like" plan.;)
 
I gained 40 pounds only eating what I like :-( . I lost it by following an eating plan. Unfortunately I like the wrong foods.
 
Here's a plan:

Develop self-control, and eat things in moderation. Drink lots of water. Cathe follows a 40/30/30, or at least she once said she did. I mean, shoot, 30% fat? That's easy people! If you work out hard, and regularly, and eat all things in moderation then that should be good enough for most people.
Following all of these diets, which by the way all do the same thing--limit TOTAL calories, is a pain in the a$$. I, for one, have enough stuff outlined in the course of a day. And I ain't outlining my food intake!!! LOL!! I enjoy all foods in moderation, try to stay about 40/30/30, and exercise like crazy to stay fit and burn off stress.
T. :)
 
Just had to share, last week I was reading an old Readers Digest from 1971, and low and behold what do I read, but how a low carb diet or a low protien diet can be unhealthy! It said we should eat everything in moderation. (It also said 1200cal. a day for a woman is enough, not this woman!! But of course, they didn't have Cathe!!)

Everything old is new again!

Susan
 
Ducky, you didn't gain weight because you ate the foods you liked - you gained weight because you overate on the foods you liked! And you were probably feeling guilty while eating them and you ate more because of that. Food is not fattening - the protion sizes are.;-)
 
"We need to eat our vegetable, fruits, whole grains & just move more"

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Well, I consider myself on a low-carb WOE. I eat veggies, lo-glycemic fruits like berries, brown or wild rice, protein meats of all kinds. I am not one to shun fat and turn to processed low-fat foods like cheeses and salad dressings, but I make sure my fat choices are monosaturated fats like olive oils, nuts, avocados, and the occasional butter :)

I consider my eating lo-carb because I only have one serving of fruit, one serving of grain/carb per day, no sugar (except for the occasional treat), no processed grains or foods.

It works for me. I can maintain my WOE without having to think constantly about food. :)

:)
 
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