[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

I may be a troll but I've been here forever.

A diet lacking in fat and protein is often deadly. Particularly to people who are seriously obese and out of shape. It's not the veggies, or the fruits so much, although fruit has been modified to about ten times the sugar content of a couple generations ago.

It's not the fat, it's the sugar that is killing people.
Don't take my word for it, do your own research.

Balance is indeed the key, however most doctors hospitals and nutritionists are still peddling the "food pyramid" whose portions are in reverse of what is a healthy balance.

Good luck with your diet.

Oh, and if I should happen to spot an out of control taxi heading your way, I'll be sure not to mention it since I am so lacking in credentials.

[dyed_in_the_wool]

A diet lacking in fat and protein is often deadly.

Who said anything about a diet lacking fat and protein? The key is balance. I understand the need for EFAs.
What, exactly, are your credentials? How has fruit been modified? Are you going to support your claims or do you just make outrageous claims (like that you invented the question mark)?
It also seems like your facts are a little mixed up. According the pamphlet Using the Food Guide Pyramid, the recommendations include sirloin steak and pork/vegetable stir fry. Doesn't sound like they're telling you to dump fat and protein, does it, Doctor?
So, have you ever actually read about the food pyramid or are you simply repeating what your latest, favorite author (Atkins or Peskin) said about it?
Did you actually read my original post or were you just trying to score points?

Thus my troll comment.
Get informed.