[JmyBryan]

A bunch of hyperbole for those who really care nothing about nutrition.

[RJayneJ]

Since I have been on Atkins my sugar has been so well under control, enough that the doctor took me off of insulin. My blood test was great and so was my cholesterol even though I have been eating only butter. I found a bread the has 3gram of carbs per slice and just had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and it was delicious. The bread makers only have to start providing bread with lower carb counts.

[yankeedame]

The Good Book says, "Man does not live by bread alone."

I don't know about man, but I know I sure could-- esp. if we're talking about a straight-from-the oven-crunchy-loaf of Italian bread.

[Age of Reason]

Bread is unhealthy, and I have posted that here in the past.

Humans did not evolve to eat bread.

[Brett66]

They were interviewing bakers who were wondering what to do to revive sales.

Maybe create a low-carb bread?

[Mr. Jeeves]

One veterinarian I chatted with about the diet wondered what happens to people's livers when they're on the Atkins diet for long periods of time. He knows what happens to cows that eat too much protein and not enough roughage.

I guess cows can't take fiber pills.

[conservcalgal]

Atkins bump

[Brainhose]

Everyone's metabolism is different and you need to find the diet that suits you best. I personally lost almost 80 pounds on Weight Wachers and plenty of exercise. At the same time I don't believe that I could have lost the same amount on Atkins, plus totally cutting out carbs is a little unnatural. Carbs are a very important part of your diet and just need to be consumed cautiously, which I know is hard to do. I'm guessing that I shall be excoriated for this belief.

[Xenalyte]

So what the author is trying to say, in her own talking-chimp kind of way, is that as science advances, we find out that what we once believed isn't true, and we form new hypotheses?

This wins the Duh of the Day award.

[Xenalyte]

I would add that after three months of lowering my once-considerable carb intake, I am now back in my size 10 clothes. Give me one more month and I'll be an 8 again!

[Praxeologue]

Nutrition is very simple.

Eat whole grains for carbs, reduce the following as much as possible: fats, sugars, salt, caffeine and alcohol AND exercise regularly. You will lead a longer and happier life.

Atkins diets and all other fads prey upon the weak and gullible.

Stick with the basics.

/didactics