Re: Ratios (was: Re: Atkins (ad nauseum)

February 12, 2004

It does matter. Fats are high in calories. Protein lower than fat, but

higher in calories than low GI carbs. So if you're counting calories, how

can you weigh in on lots of high calorie foods?

Walford says on Page104 of BT120YD: " I prefer the middle ground of a

moderately low fat diet but with emphasis on the MUFA's and omega 3's,

moderate protein, and the rest mostly low GI carbs. "

Elsewhere in the book (can't find the spot at the moment) he puts his

emphasis on vegetables both for their low calories and high nutritional

value and recommends a diet high in veggie carbs.

Also pg 115 on fats: Much over 20% probably promotes ateriosclerosis. Much

under 8% may interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

on 2/11/2004 7:20 PM, Rodney at perspect1111@... wrote:

> Hi Folks:

>

> Although I have not seen the evidence myself, people here have posted

> (and not been contradicted) that it really doesn't much matter what

> your allocation is between protein, carbohydrates and fats.

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