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Shock: 'Experts' recommend high fat diet for curing a significant disease
The American Thinker ^ | 03/15/17 | Thomas Lifson

Posted on 03/15/2017 5:44:07 AM PDT by pgkdan

The ideology of Progressivism rests on the notion that “experts” should be given free rein to guide the populace in proper behavior, by persuasion if possible, but by governmental law and regulation if necessary. These “experts” could inform the disinterested administrators of a state powerful enough to impose itself on the behavior of the masses too ignorant to chart a personal course for themselves.

The folly of this view is nowhere exposed more nakedly than in the matter of personal eating habits. The advice of the “experts” has been so frequently wrong that the federal government’s dietary guidelines have repeatedly been revised. The “food pyramid” that recommended lots of grains is long gone, replaced by something called MyPlate from the US Department of Agriculture. Pushed by Michelle Obama, of course -- formerly our national food scold, and impetus for more thrown-away school cafetria food than anyone in the nation's history.

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As a result, “fat-free” and “low fat” foods have crowded supermarket shelves for decades, even as we get fatter and fatter. I have learned to skip them, not only because they don’t satisfy the palate or the sense of hunger, but because I worry about the health effects of whatever is used to substitute for fat. Does it make sense that something the body craves, that nature supplies in abundance and that traditional cuisines from around the world use, is totally bad?

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


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: diet; fat; keto; ketogenic; lowcarb
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To: Mr. Jeeves

(s) the soylent green must flow(/s)


121 posted on 03/15/2017 1:27:02 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Mr. Jeeves

what happened to the circle divided into quarters? Does anyone teach that?


122 posted on 03/15/2017 1:32:46 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I’ve been known to ask for the Hardee’s 1/2 pounder wrapped in lettuce, no bun. The tomato and onion tend to drip, but it’s all good.


123 posted on 03/15/2017 6:17:06 PM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
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To: MortMan

Have you read Death By Food Pyramid by Denise Minger?


124 posted on 03/15/2017 7:13:15 PM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: OrioleFan

No, I have not read that. I have, however, done quite a bit of my own historical and investigative learning.


125 posted on 03/15/2017 8:44:19 PM PDT by MortMan (Attractive physicists have an exceptional incidence of thermal presence.)
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To: pgkdan

Recently started this type diet so this thread jumped out at me.

Have you tried Sunflower Lecithin? According to my research it is the best source of Essential Fatty Acids.

I add 1 tbs of Sunflower Lecithin powder and 1 tsp coconut oil to my coffee in the morn and it’s an amazing energy booster.

The one I’m using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MU73UKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

KofC regards


126 posted on 03/16/2017 3:03:56 PM PDT by cpforlife.org ( President Trump, Make Government Constitutional Again! MGCA 2 MAGA!)
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To: pgkdan
Excellent article. The first paragraph explaining Progressive ideology should be required reading for every citizen, as so many vote Democrat/Progressive.

What's funny is if you ask these Dem voters if they believe that people should be controlled in every aspect of their lives, by so called "superior intellects" of an all powerful government , many of them will immediately insist that they don't want this, (all powerful government), and that they are for "freedom" and "individual rights" .

They seem to have no clue what the Democrat/Progressive party is really about. (Then again Republicans don't challenge Dems about their Elitist ideas either, because they share the same Progressive goals.)

Sadly our republic desperately needs this debate to take place on a national scale, in order for our country to heal, but it's most likely not going to happen anytime soon, if ever.

However, this article is a good start. BUMP

127 posted on 03/16/2017 4:10:16 PM PDT by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everythinug you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
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To: Old_Grouch

Good info on the diet, many thanks!

One question; I’m allergic to milk & anything made from it, (cheese, cream, yogurt) with the exception of butter.

What does one do for a high fat diet if they are in my situation?


128 posted on 03/18/2017 8:41:45 AM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: WildHighlander57

Olive oil,coconut oil,avocado oil,etc. Nuts, clean protein sources,and their fat, salmon,poultry, grass fed beef etc. lots of good fat sources.


129 posted on 03/18/2017 8:46:57 AM PDT by crosdaddy
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To: crosdaddy

Many thanks!


130 posted on 03/18/2017 12:15:33 PM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: WildHighlander57
I’m allergic to milk & anything made from it, (cheese, cream, yogurt) with the exception of butter.

Eggs and beef and pork and other foods have fats. Some people can take lactase enzyme pills and eat aged, hard cheese and even high fat yoghurt, because they are mostly fat and low lactose. Coconut oil and MCT oil are high fat. There are plenty of people who are lactose intolerant and eat low carb high fat, but you would have to do some research. I see that dietdoctor.com has a section on recipes for LCHF dairy-free.

131 posted on 03/18/2017 7:08:14 PM PDT by Old_Grouch (69 and AARP-free. Monthly FR contributor.)
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To: Old_Grouch

Does the lactase enzyme help prevent sinus congestion/stuffiness?

That’s what happens if I eat anything dairy.

Back when I was a kid, I would get a cold every month (out of school for a week), till my mom took me off milk.


132 posted on 03/18/2017 7:40:07 PM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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