$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('EnergyUnlimited', 'M')ajor problem with good/bad fats and other energy sources is that Mother Nature have designed you to prosper while physiologically hungry to moderate degree.
As long as you remain physiologically hungry, eat as much fat as you wish.
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THE Diabetes Thread (merged)
Re: THE Diabetes Thread
by Pops » Tue 18 Oct 2011, 18:05:46
This was my thought too.
I think it's pretty hard to point at only food as a cause of all ills when sitting on yer butt except when you're prone isn't taken into account.
Having said that, it's been a few months now since the doc put me on some cholesterol pills and I cut out the butter, whole milk, etc, - in addition to my new found reliance on raw/high fiber carbs - and I realize that I probably had been having chest pain for quite a few years and simply chose to ignore it. It could be placebo effect and I haven't been back for any tests yet so I'm not sure what the actual change has been in the numbers but it is pretty surprising to me.
And yeah I admit I'm somewhat of a hypercondriac, kind of strange for a preppy--doomer such as myself...
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Re: THE Diabetes Thread
by PeakOiler » Tue 18 Oct 2011, 19:13:23
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Pops', 'B')TW - Don't believe anything you read on the 'net unless you research it yourself.
I would also add that one shouldn't believe everything they've heard about diabetes.
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding diabetes:
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')yth: If you are overweight or obese, you will eventually develop type 2 diabetes.
Fact: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing this disease, but other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also play a role. Unfortunately, too many people disregard the other risk factors for diabetes and think that weight is the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Most overweight people never develop type 2 diabetes, and many people with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight or only moderately overweight.
Diabetes runs on both sides of my family. I think in my case genetics played a large factor. My two brothers, one older and one younger, are both obese. I was only perhaps 8-10 lbs overweight when I was diagnosed with it last year at 53. They don't have diabetes, but they might later. But why are they both bald and I'm not?
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')yth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
Fact: No, it does not. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight does increase your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and a diet high in calories, whether from sugar or from fat, can contribute to weight gain. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, eating a healthy meal plan and regular exercise are recommended to manage your weight.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')yth: If you have diabetes, you should only eat small amounts of starchy foods, such as bread, potatoes and pasta.
Fact: Starchy foods are part of a healthy meal plan. What is important is the portion size. Whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice and starchy vegetables like potatoes, yams, peas and corn can be included in your meals and snacks. The key is portions. For most people with diabetes, having 3-4 servings of carbohydrate-containing foods is about right. Whole grain starchy foods are also a good source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy.
Portion size is important. That's why I created a spreadsheet that will calculate nutrient amounts from portion size. After awhile, one can pretty closely visually estimate what portion size is OK without weighing it.
Still, I haven't eaten any baked potatoes or french fries in over a year, as well as many many other starchy and/or sweet foods.
Reference:
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-myths/
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