Once again, let's not forget that millions, if not billions, of people lived and live healthily -- at least, free of diseases endemic to modern Western diets -- by eating largely grains, vegetables, and a little fish and meat. The Japanese are not known for diabetes, heart disease, obesity, or short lives. My mother has lived for 91 years largely on white rice and very little fat.
This does not mean that a high fat, high protein diet won't help some people, but it does mean that a high fat, high protein diet is not needed by everyone. On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 7:56 PM, Jason Hartman <rjasonhart...@gmail.com> wrote: > No, not at all. The last time it was checked, my good cholesterol was 100 > and my bad was 130. I love sardines, and fish in general. I just haven't > given up on carbs. > Would it make a difference? > That is what I want to know. Is this a diet just for people who are > overweight? Or with health problems in general? > Curious minds and all that. > > Jay Hartman. > > > On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Deacon Patrick <lamontg...@mac.com> wrote: > >> If "good cholesterol" means "low cholesterol" then you are likely not >> improving heart health any and are depriving your brain and neurological >> systems of a nutrient they need (cholesterol), leading to higher rates of >> altzheimer's, MS, and more. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:59:25 PM UTC-7, jay hartman wrote: >>> >>> Not to hijack the thread, but is there any reason that a thin healthy >>> person with good cholesterol, blood numbers, etc, should even consider this >>> diet? >>> >>> Is there any other benefit to be had? >>> >>> Jay Hartman. >>> >>> On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Corwin <ern...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I've been cutting back on carbs for about four years. I watched the >>>> Gary Taubes videos recorded by Grant a couple months after they were posted >>>> on Youtube. Still kicking myself for not attending in person. After >>>> watching the videos, I decided to read Good Calories, Bad Calories. That >>>> book changed my life. >>>> >>>> Now I understand how I can go for a long run or bike ride, lose five >>>> pounds or so (possibly all water) and then gain it all back (and more!) >>>> eating the "endurance athelete's" dinner of pasta. I no longer eat pasta. >>>> Still eat the sauces (especially pesto!) though. >>>> >>>> About food for sub24O - I would take some hard cheese, Framani Chorizo >>>> and canned oysters. Probably some raw veggies too - like carrots or cherry >>>> tomatoes. >>>> >>>> Not sure why Grant does not love kale - perhaps he's never tried this >>>> kale salad: >>>> >>>> http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/RCP02206/Tuscan-Kale-Salad.html >>>> >>>> I adopted the change after watching friends and family suffer from >>>> diabetes and related conditions. Never had a big problem keeping the weight >>>> off - but it's sure a lot easier now. I guess my only difficulty >>>> transitioning was with potassium. I get terrible leg cramps when I don't >>>> consume enough potassium. Before going low carb, I used to control this by >>>> eating a few bananas each week. After going low carb, nothing seemed to >>>> work. Tried V8 juice. Tried potassium supplements. No help. Then I >>>> discovered there are 800 mg of potassium in a large russet. Now I eat a >>>> large, baked russet (lots of butter) every three weeks or so. No more >>>> cramps. >>>> >>>> Good luck. And let us know how it goes. >>>> >>>> >>>> Corwin >>>> >>>> On Sunday, November 2, 2014 12:24:52 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: >>>>> >>>>> First off, this isn't necessarily Riv-related, or even bike-related >>>>> technically, but it is Grant-related. If this falls outside the parameters >>>>> of this list, let me know, and Jim feel free to delete. >>>>> >>>>> I've been following Grant's new blog for his new book and am genuinely >>>>> interested in the diet/exercise viewpoint that he discusses and follows. >>>>> I guess my questions are (and answers probably should be offlist I >>>>> guess): >>>>> Anyone follow a similar diet? >>>>> Your general experiences? >>>>> Your reasons for adopting this diet, and your experience in the >>>>> transition period? >>>>> Difficulties? >>>>> What would you bring on a lengthy bike ride (bike-related!) or >>>>> overnight? >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> David >>>>> Chicago >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. 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