Post by perfectdeb on Jun 9, 2013 18:57:24 GMT -6
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Particularly this statement
To prevent this metabolic dysfunction from occurring in the first place, I think it’s enough to live a healthy lifestyle, exercise and avoid most processed foods, refined grains, trans fats and veggie oils.
Particularly this statement
People seem to mix up the prevention and the cure… which do not have to be the same thing.
When someone’s metabolism breaks and they become insulin resistant, obese, diabetic, etc… things change.
The biochemical rules change and a person who has these problems may need a diet that is vastly different from someone who doesn’t have them.
Even though removing carbs can reverse some of these problems, it does not mean that removing carbs is necessary to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
I don’t think people who are metabolically healthy need to eat a low-carb diet. I think it’s completely unnecessary for these people.
When someone’s metabolism breaks and they become insulin resistant, obese, diabetic, etc… things change.
The biochemical rules change and a person who has these problems may need a diet that is vastly different from someone who doesn’t have them.
Even though removing carbs can reverse some of these problems, it does not mean that removing carbs is necessary to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
I don’t think people who are metabolically healthy need to eat a low-carb diet. I think it’s completely unnecessary for these people.
To prevent this metabolic dysfunction from occurring in the first place, I think it’s enough to live a healthy lifestyle, exercise and avoid most processed foods, refined grains, trans fats and veggie oils.
