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The Myth of High-Protein Diets
New York Times ^ | MARCH 23, 2015 | Dean Ornish

Posted on 03/24/2015 5:33:00 PM PDT by nickcarraway

MANY people have been making the case that Americans have grown fat because they eat too much starch and sugar, and not enough meat, fat and eggs. Recently, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee lifted recommendations that consumption of dietary cholesterol should be restricted, citing research that dietary cholesterol does not have a major effect on blood cholesterol levels. The predictable headlines followed: “Back to Eggs and Bacon?”

But, alas, bacon and egg yolks are not health foods.

Although people have been told for decades to eat less meat and fat, Americans actually consumed 67 percent more added fat, 39 percent more sugar, and 41 percent more meat in 2000 than they had in 1950 and 24.5 percent more calories than they had in 1970, according to the Agriculture Department. Not surprisingly, we are fatter and unhealthier.

The debate is not as simple as low-fat versus low-carb. Research shows that animal protein may significantly increase the risk of premature mortality from all causes, among them cardiovascular disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Heavy consumption of saturated fat and trans fats may double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

A study published last March found a 75 percent increase in premature deaths from all causes, and a 400 percent increase in deaths from cancer and Type 2 diabetes, among heavy consumers of animal protein under the age of 65 — those who got 20 percent or more of their calories from animal protein.

Low-carb, high-animal-protein diets promote heart disease via mechanisms other than just their effects on cholesterol levels. Arterial blockages may be caused by animal-protein-induced elevations in free fatty acids and insulin levels and decreased production of endothelial progenitor cells (which help keep arteries clean).

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


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1 posted on 03/24/2015 5:33:00 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Ornish has been a proponent of extreme low-fat diets for decades. I remember seeing him and Dr. Atkins debate on TV back in the 90s.


2 posted on 03/24/2015 5:35:12 PM PDT by Signalman
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To: nickcarraway

Did well by me!


3 posted on 03/24/2015 5:35:54 PM PDT by RSM
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I”ll be ole Dean is just a hoot at a barbecue!!


4 posted on 03/24/2015 5:36:30 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: nickcarraway

There’s a cartoon in my gym, a doctor and fat middle-aged patient:

Doctor: “You need to eat less and exercise more.”

Patient: “I’ve never heard of such a ridiculous fad diet!”


5 posted on 03/24/2015 5:37:55 PM PDT by proxy_user
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To: nickcarraway
In addition, what’s good for you is good for our planet.

And there you have it.

6 posted on 03/24/2015 5:41:13 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy ("Victim" -- some people eagerly take on the label because of the many advantages that come with it.)
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Aww... thewew afwaid dat da twuf is weaking out.

Quick, tell the slimes to publish some propaganda !


7 posted on 03/24/2015 5:42:18 PM PDT by PieterCasparzen (Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.)
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It doesn’t matter how many studies come out contradicting what’s been said over the last 40 years. Just last week a cardiologist told me to eat low fat. And this morning a doctor told me to limit my salt.

My theory is they’ve been saying these things for years and a doctor will never admit he’s wrong.


8 posted on 03/24/2015 5:43:12 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Obama voters are my enemy. And so are RINO voters.)
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To: nickcarraway

all a bunch of bull.

I will eat what I want.

No nerdy hippy is going to make me eat grass, funny that none of these health nuts seem to live longer than anyone else!


9 posted on 03/24/2015 5:43:14 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama lied .. the economy died.)
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BS!


10 posted on 03/24/2015 5:43:18 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: nickcarraway

I guess if you’re like me and need to google the definition of “whole foods”, you’re probably not living according to this author’s findings.


11 posted on 03/24/2015 5:46:57 PM PDT by ReaganGeneration2
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eat real food... meat, eggs, fish, nuts, beans, poultry, veggies, leafy veggies, some fruit, citrus, lots of berries, good fats, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, real butter, plain greek yogurt, cheese, honey... red wine... dark chocolate... very little wheat...

enjoy the bad stuff now and then... tonight i am having Chinese take-out... yum! when i have a cheeseburger, it's an In-n-Out double double with a Coke and fries... typically i drink plain iced tea...

12 posted on 03/24/2015 5:47:02 PM PDT by latina4dubya (wheni have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
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And the next “study” will show that cabbage causes skin cancer. Pfft.


13 posted on 03/24/2015 5:48:32 PM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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Everything in balance and moderation.
That’s what Grandma said, and it still makes perfect sense now.


14 posted on 03/24/2015 5:59:12 PM PDT by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, deport all illegal aliens, abolish the IRS, DEA and ATF.)
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To: nickcarraway

Fructose is getting a lot of attention. If you are able to understand high science, I recommend Dr. Lustig’s youtube videos.


15 posted on 03/24/2015 6:00:24 PM PDT by Born to Conserve
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To: nickcarraway

Ornish is a nut who believes olive oil is harmful simply by virtue of being a fat.

Steve Jobs thought his cancer could be cured by Ornish’s high-carb “cancer reversal” diet.


16 posted on 03/24/2015 6:02:26 PM PDT by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males---the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: A Navy Vet

Sauerkraut is very healthy.


17 posted on 03/24/2015 6:03:10 PM PDT by PieterCasparzen (Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.)
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To: nickcarraway

The Old Gray Streetwalker of Journalism pans a high protein diet. Therefore it is now positively confirmed that a high protein diet is good for you.


18 posted on 03/24/2015 6:04:34 PM PDT by Rockpile
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To: nickcarraway

Well, NYT can say what they want, but when I do egg yolks and bacon, my weight goes down, and when I do granola and fruit, my weight goes up. And that’s kind of it, for me.


19 posted on 03/24/2015 6:10:14 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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I’m a low-carb’er without the high-protien mainly because the gubmint is promoting the conversion of corn into fuel instead of feed for livestock which drives up the cost of protein. Beef is danged unaffordable.

And I’m low-carb because it suits me. Plus the gubmint’s food pyramid love’s carbs and in my experience, you take the gubmint’s advice at your peril.


20 posted on 03/24/2015 6:12:40 PM PDT by jaydee770
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