Guest guest Posted May 30, 2002 Report Share Posted May 30, 2002 In a message dated 5/30/02 12:22:57 AM, writes: << I'm more optimistic. Atkins and most other popular low- or moderate-carbohydrate diets aren't optimal, but there's no denying that they work. People who have tried and failed at dozens of low-fat diets are finding that they can keep the weight off with low-carbohydrate diets and be healthier than they've ever been in their adult lives. The " experts " will begin finding more and more that their vague threats of long-term kidney damage, osteoperosis, heart disease, and their various and sundry other bugbears just can't compare with a friend or relative who managed to lose 100 pounds and keep it off with Atkins or Sugar-Busters or what-have-you. In the end, the people's supposedly reckless disregard for the " experts' " advice regarding their long-term health in favor of looking good now--and without eating tofu--will be their salvation. >> I sure hope you're right that people will catch on --but the numbers are not encouraging. Perhaps we need to get louder and more aggressive in our approach. As they say, old scientists don't accept new theories--they just die and get replaced by those who never learned the old theories. If they're taking their own dietary advice, we won't have long to wait. So, so right! I'm a graduate student in nutrition at a school with an ADA approved curriculum and at pot lucks, most of the people bring some sort of concoction made with white flour, hydrogenated fat, and sugar -- I kid you not. These are dietitians who earn money giving sick people advice on how to eat!! (By the way, I told my department in no unceertain terms, I had no desire to be an RD.) I did a presentation on the benefits of coconut recently. I passed round some samples and my professor pushed the plate away as if I had handed her poison -- I had to continually remind my fellow students that millions of folks eat coconut everyday and not only do they not keep over and die, but are actually healthier. But you could clearly see the hesitation and fear in their faces as they nimbled on all that 'nasty' saturated fat. These people are not ready for Sally, that's for sure. I'm beginning to wonder if having initials after my name is worth it. Namaste, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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