Are all diets the same – Macronutrient composition vs total calories
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Macronutrients are Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. How much we eat of each one comprises our diet. Does it matter how much of each we eat? A study done in 2008 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine says it does not. They say it is just about total calories. I agree, you have to eat the right amount of calories for your ideal weight and activity level. Even though they say it doesn’t matter, a couple of well informed men I introduce in this video, found a statement that would seem to contradict what they concluded.
As we treat heart disease or attempt to prevent it, we meaning the medical community of researchers and clinicians, Cholesterol is an important variable we try to change. WE try to get HDL up and total cholesterol, LDL and Triglycerides down. Low fat diets are recommended to do this. They seldom work and drugs of the Statin( simvastatin=Zocor, also Lipitor, Crestor ) category are often prescribed.
I talk in the video about what the investigators found out about HDL and the study participants as pointed out by others, not me. I point you to another study and an article about one of that studies authors – Ronald Kraus PhD. Do some research, learn what you can, consider the facts and take action in your own life. Before you leave this page, leave a comment about your impressions – good or bad towards me – I want to hear them. Thanks.
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Bruce, I don’t believe in low fat diets. I believe in good fat diets. We need a bit of good fat to function well. Not those fake fats, either! (They should be illegal!)
It’s hard, isn’t it? All the information out there that we have to sift through. I appreciate you sharing helpful info with us. Makes it easier for your readers to take care of themselves well.
Kathryn
This is a very informative posting with good information to consider. There seems to be no doubt that as we age, we do not need as many carbohydrates, especially simple and processed. There is a big industry in low fat foods, it will be interesting to see how the market adjusts to a change in dietary thinking.
Kathryn, I too do not believe in low fat or trans fats!!! Our brains and hormones all need fat and cholesterol to function.
Anne, the thing I was most impressed about was the difference in fasting insulin levels – directly related to weight gain
and the higher HDLs with lower carbohydrates. It appears there is a crack in the dogma of the last 30+ years that fat is
bad. Until we get proof of specific things, it is best to proceed in moderation and limiting calories. Another way to improve
health and longevity is to limit caloric consumption.