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Originally Posted by Electron
I think that eating a moderate amount of carbs, such as would be found in a diet of varied whole (unprocessed) vegetables and fruits, is the best course of action. I think if you choose some "special" diet emphasizing a low or high proportion of carbs, protein, or fats, you are asking for trouble. And no, a diet of varied fruits and vegetables is not low in protein. Low in terms of the standard American diet, but not low in terms of what we need.
Ron
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Ron, I absolutely agree with you that the majority of the diet should consist of unprocessed vegetables and fruits, and that the SAD is way too high in protein. I think most low carb diets are dangerous if not done correctly and enable people to eat poor quality in dangerous quantities, however when the protocol is done correctly and when each plate is 3/4 full of dark leafy, cruciferous and deeply colored vegetation, with the meat/ fish being the 1/4 of the ratio, it is highly nutritional. I can attest to the way I'm feeling. I am drawn to low fat vegetarian, gluten free whole grain eating, but it wasn't doing me enough favors. Just two weeks of including more fish/meats/eggs and fats and avoiding all grains, my neuropathy symptoms have lessened.
I am not an advocate of "diets", and don't think there is a one size fits all approach, but to be fair, there are studies that demonstrate certain low carb ways of eating to be heart protective. Also, I'm not trying to be argumentative. I am aware for many studies there will always be another to disprove it.
http://corporate.dukemedicine.org/ne...fice/news/9412
http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-man...erol-long-term