Carbs...Sugar...And Other Stuff

I'm going to have to read this at least two more times to get the entirety of it...

Nicely done, Blend.

a reply to: blend57

I'll try this diet
thank you

A well written, well researched post indeed.
Only a couple of problems. Aside from medical and/or digestive issues related to food consumption the bottom line is that most people want to just lose weight. With that said, it's calories in / calories out all day long. One could eat a diet of oreos, twinkies and doritoes and if they consume less calories than they are burning, they'll lose weight.

The other thing I don't like is the fact that so many people are so desperate to find a solution, they're willing to jump on any diet of the day band-wagon. Atkins, Paleo, Keto, and brands, Weight Watchers, Slimfast. I looked it up a while ago and there have been over 200 fad diets over the last 20 years or so.

I don't like to demonize food. They 'type' of food isn't the issue if we're talking obesity, the amount is.

I do agree with a whole food, minimally processed and mainly plant based diet to cure whatever ails ya. However, our biology was made to use all 3 macro's (Carbs/Protein/Fat) for optimal performance. Not just one or two.

Overall I agree with a lot of what the post speaks too. Check back next year when Keto is long gone and replaced by several other versions.

And yes, I'm a master licensed nutritionist and a competitive body builder.

a reply to: blend57

I do not eat sugar for 23 years. Honey as an alternative. The best sugar substitute is stevia.

a reply to: Judy21

It's still glucose/fructose.
It may be healthier than sugar, especially if raw, but it is still sugar/carbs/calories and reacts to insulin.