huge topic:Americans keep getting fatter

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=Operation]It’s all about meat.

I’m down 15lbs since end of March. I cut out meat & dairy & basically went Vegan for 30 days. I still have fish & eggs on occasion and am now pretty much a Vegetarian.

I just started hitting the free weights & cardio in the gym the last 2 weeks.

I feel & look lighter, leaner and have more energy. One thing I think many posters have ignored is the rise in meat consumption (fast or not) is directly tied to the rise in obesity:

http://www.jhsph.edu/publichealthnews/press_releases/2009/wang_meat_consumption_obesity

The rise in meat consumption, particularly pork & diary in various parts of Asia has more to do with rising incomes than the prevalence of Western fast food.

“Beef, it’s what’s for dinner” and lunch, and breakfast…

Meat & dairy consumption, is simply not sustainable for both our waists, health and environment. For eons, we have lived off fruits, vegetables and grains with the occasional grilled animal.[/quote]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

Again, if someone wants to eat Vegan more power to them, I admire their courage to have to eat like that day in and day out. But to suggest it would help or benefit everyone is crap. Good Calories/Bad Calories by Taubes is also an excellent source if you want to see the Govt./Food industry collaboration over the last 50 years.

I personally have way more energy and feel significantly lighter when I’ve avoided carbs for a few days. I also sleep better.

The difference between you and me is that I don’t talk about my way being best for everyone.

[briansd1]

[quote=CardiffBaseball]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

[/quote]

The Atkins diet does work. You will lose weight by eliminating carbs (sugar).

But saturated fat is harmful. You will not live a long life on the Atkins diet.

Fruits and vegetables give you antioxidants and nutrition for good health.

Some unprocessed meats and dairy with lots of veggies, fruits and some whole grain (such as plain oatmeal) is best.

Restricting calorie and being underweight has been proven to extend life substantially.

I’m willing to forgo “luxury” food for an extra 20 years of life.

[briansd1]

[quote=CardiffBaseball]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

[/quote]

The Atkins diet does work. You will lose weight by eliminating carbs (sugar).

But saturated fat is harmful. You will not live a long life on the Atkins diet.

Fruits and vegetables give you antioxidants and nutrition for good health.

Some unprocessed meats and dairy with lots of veggies, fruits and some whole grain (such as plain oatmeal) is best.

Restricting calorie and being underweight has been proven to extend life substantially.

I’m willing to forgo “luxury” food for an extra 20 years of life.

[briansd1]

[quote=CardiffBaseball]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

[/quote]

The Atkins diet does work. You will lose weight by eliminating carbs (sugar).

But saturated fat is harmful. You will not live a long life on the Atkins diet.

Fruits and vegetables give you antioxidants and nutrition for good health.

Some unprocessed meats and dairy with lots of veggies, fruits and some whole grain (such as plain oatmeal) is best.

Restricting calorie and being underweight has been proven to extend life substantially.

I’m willing to forgo “luxury” food for an extra 20 years of life.

[briansd1]

[quote=CardiffBaseball]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

[/quote]

The Atkins diet does work. You will lose weight by eliminating carbs (sugar).

But saturated fat is harmful. You will not live a long life on the Atkins diet.

Fruits and vegetables give you antioxidants and nutrition for good health.

Some unprocessed meats and dairy with lots of veggies, fruits and some whole grain (such as plain oatmeal) is best.

Restricting calorie and being underweight has been proven to extend life substantially.

I’m willing to forgo “luxury” food for an extra 20 years of life.

[briansd1]

[quote=CardiffBaseball]

What if it’s all been a big-fat lie?

[/quote]

The Atkins diet does work. You will lose weight by eliminating carbs (sugar).

But saturated fat is harmful. You will not live a long life on the Atkins diet.

Fruits and vegetables give you antioxidants and nutrition for good health.

Some unprocessed meats and dairy with lots of veggies, fruits and some whole grain (such as plain oatmeal) is best.

Restricting calorie and being underweight has been proven to extend life substantially.

I’m willing to forgo “luxury” food for an extra 20 years of life.

[CardiffBaseball]

Brian I’d suggest pulling together $20 or heading to the library and getting Taubes’ book. You’ll find a well-researched, exhaustively footnoted book, that discusses many of the the claims about saturated fat.

[CardiffBaseball]

Brian I’d suggest pulling together $20 or heading to the library and getting Taubes’ book. You’ll find a well-researched, exhaustively footnoted book, that discusses many of the the claims about saturated fat.

[CardiffBaseball]

Brian I’d suggest pulling together $20 or heading to the library and getting Taubes’ book. You’ll find a well-researched, exhaustively footnoted book, that discusses many of the the claims about saturated fat.

[CardiffBaseball]

Brian I’d suggest pulling together $20 or heading to the library and getting Taubes’ book. You’ll find a well-researched, exhaustively footnoted book, that discusses many of the the claims about saturated fat.

[CardiffBaseball]

Brian I’d suggest pulling together $20 or heading to the library and getting Taubes’ book. You’ll find a well-researched, exhaustively footnoted book, that discusses many of the the claims about saturated fat.

[Operation]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The difference between you and me is that I don’t talk about my way being best for everyone.[/quote]

Cardiff, please re-read my post and tell me where I say a plant-based diet is best for everyone. Little defensive are we?

[Operation]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The difference between you and me is that I don’t talk about my way being best for everyone.[/quote]

Cardiff, please re-read my post and tell me where I say a plant-based diet is best for everyone. Little defensive are we?

[Operation]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The difference between you and me is that I don’t talk about my way being best for everyone.[/quote]

Cardiff, please re-read my post and tell me where I say a plant-based diet is best for everyone. Little defensive are we?

[Operation]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The difference between you and me is that I don’t talk about my way being best for everyone.[/quote]

Cardiff, please re-read my post and tell me where I say a plant-based diet is best for everyone. Little defensive are we?

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