Fad Diets (Bashing low Carb diets Alert!)

wbz4 ^ | 4-9-03

[Jimmyclyde]

Fad Diets

Apr 8, 2003 4:58 pm US/Eastern (WBZ) (Boston) The number is staggering. There are 127 Million overweight Americans, and now many are turning to unhealthy fad diets to lose the weight.

As WBZ's Dr. Mallika Marshall tells us, the medical community has come out with a stern warning for those seeking a quick solution to weight loss.

The message is clear, Americans trying to lose weight by eating more protein and fat while reducing carbohydrates could, in fact, be hurting themselves.

While these so-called "fad" diets may be appealing, the American College of Preventive Medicine has come out with a warning. They say, lose the weight in an un-healthy fashion, and you may also lose your health!

In a special obesity issue, this week's Journal of the American Medical Association warns that high protein diets, such as the popular Atkins diet, may not be conducive to long-term health and the dangers of such dieting remain to be seen.

Researchers also say it isn't the restriction of carbohydrates that leads to weight loss, but instead an overall reduction in total calories.

To lose weight and also reap the health benefits, researchers recommend a "balanced" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains. And of course, don't forget regular exercise.

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[Jimmyclyde]

The message is clear, Americans trying to lose weight by eating more protein and fat while reducing carbohydrates could, in fact, be hurting themselves.

Prove it!!!

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[AAABEST]

In a special obesity issue, this week's Journal of the American Medical Association warns that high protein diets, such as the popular Atkins diet, may not be conducive to long-term health and the dangers of such dieting remain to be seen.

Translation: We can't for the life of us prove that the Atkins Diet is harmful in any way, so we'll use weasel words because we've been praying at the wrong alter for decades.

Morons.

[Jimmyclyde]

BUMP!!!

[ricpic]

They don't have to prove it. And you don't need so called experts to tell you the obvious. Leave a whole category of foods out of your diet and there'll be consequences. Common sense.

[Salvation]

**Translation: We can't for the life of us prove that the Atkins Diet is harmful in any way, so we'll use weasel words because we've been praying at the wrong alter for decades.**

And the USDA has been putting out the wrong food pyramid for decades also.

Fruits and vegetables should be most plentiful rather than the grains.

[wastoute]

I can prove it. I am a Pyhsician. I have been on 20 grams of carbohydrates a day for about 7 weeks, I have lost 15 lbs. My Cholesterol yesterday was 150, HDL 52 and LDL was 82. Your results may vary...

[OpusatFR]

We have been on Atkins since November have lost a total of 82 pounds and have seen spouse's cholesterol drop 40 points,and is now off Blood Pressure meds and meds for reflux. Mine is way down and even my allergies are improved!

The big kicker is that I have only one kidney and my kidney function is so good that my nephrologist says that from the profile, no one would even guess.

I agree...Prove the diet is bad! The only thing we don't eat is sugar and wheat/corn/starch based carbs. How bad it that? We even eat a whole lot more veggies.

[Jimmyclyde]

I agree with you 100%.

I have been on a low carb diet and have lost almost 20 pounds.

It works.

[Paradox]

They don't have to prove it. And you don't need so called experts to tell you the obvious. Leave a whole category of foods out of your diet and there'll be consequences. Common sense.

A common misconception about the Atkins diet is that the ZERO carb phase only lasts two weeks. AFter that, you increase your carb intake to your liking and purpose. I have been on "low-carb" diets where I eat hundreds of grams of carbs per day, depending on my energy expediture and workouts, for the day.

[Mrs. B.S. Roberts]

"may not be conducive to long-term health and the dangers of such dieting remain to be seen"


Oh, that statement of "maybes and remains to be seen".....
is so conclusive. NOTE: HEAVY SARCASM

You can eat low carbs and lower-fat protein choices and stay thin and healthy! It is all about making good food choices...i.e. more fish & chicken and less bacon. These type of reports that speculate without any scientific data make me nuts.
Let's put this into perspective: The so-called nutritional pyramid that has carbo laden grains on the bottom (largest section) was devised by a commission related to an agriculture board....of course they want you to eat lots of grains etc!

[Salvation]

Oops.

Fixing my tagline.

[Sloth]

Leave a whole category of foods out of your diet and there'll be consequences. Common sense.

I leave fungi out of my diet altogether... so far I've seen no adverse consequences.

[Slyfox]

The message is clear, Americans trying to lose weight by eating more protein and fat while reducing carbohydrates could, in fact, be hurting themselves.

Why would they use the word 'could'? Don't they know fer sure?

[Dead Dog]

So they are saying processed white flour and sugar are necessary for long term health? WTFE! They should check out the diabetes rates on American Indian reservations and Soddy Arabia.

[ko_kyi]

I have been doing Atkins since last July, but I never did induction. I went straight to the 60-90 grams carbs per day stage. I run 20-25 miles a week so I probably have more carbs than most Atkins followers.

Results? LDL still a little high, but HDL and Triglycerides radically improved, 22 lbs lighter, feel like a million bucks, and minimal cravings.

My doctor is fully supportive. He says if improvements continue I won't need cholesterol medication.

[Salvation]

I have lost 60 pounds on a low carb diet, but not Atkins. On this you eat regular food. Balanced diet. Carbs are added back in during a metabolic adjustment period.

Great diet!

[sinkspur]

Leave a whole category of foods out of your diet and there'll be consequences. Common sense.

Nonsense. Human beings DO NOT NEED SUGAR! And that's all that refined carbohydrates are.

Also, human beings do not need bananas or any other high-sugar fruit. Berries, apples and low-glycemic fruits and non-starchy vegetables give the human organism everything it needs.

Humans also don't need dairy, of any kind.

The Atkins diet has been around for nearly 35 years, and there is no medical evidence that it is detrimental.

[Jimmyclyde]

Amen to your tag line!

[ko_kyi]

I sometimes am told "If you go off Atkins you gain the weight right back."

I answer, "Yeah. You know what I hate about my car? If you don't sit in it, it never takes you anywhere."