Re: CR vs Exercise? CR Again

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I found this to be the best advice in the aforementioned article:

“When cutting calories, Weiss warns that it is imperative to maintain a healthy diet by eating nutrient-rich foods. Cutting 300 to 500 calories per day is equivalent to skipping dessert or substituting a turkey sandwich instead of a Big Mac and fries.”

IOW CR needn’t be difficult or complicated. This is exactly the kind of advice we give newbies in our “starting out” file. In fact it’s good advice for anyone.

From: Novick <jnovickrd@...>

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Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:50:10 -0400

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Subject: [ ] CR vs Exercise? CR Again

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080703113652.htm

" Volunteers in both the calorie-restriction and exercise groups

experienced similar changes of body fat mass. However, only volunteers

in the calorie restriction group also experienced lower levels of the

thyroid hormone. "

Although a long-term study is still needed to determine if reducing T3

levels through calorie restriction does indeed slow the aging process,

Weiss says cutting back on calories is a good idea.

" There is plenty of evidence the calorie restriction can reduce your

risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart

disease, " Weiss said. " And you may live to be substantially older. "

Regards

Jeff