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Comments on: Low-Carb, High-Protein Diet Causes Hardening-of-the-Arteries, IN MICE http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/2009/08/28/low-carb-high-protein-diet-causes-hardening-of-the-arteries-in-mice/ Ruminations on Weight Loss, Health, and Longevity Via the Mediterranean Diet Fri, 18 May 2012 08:26:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Steve http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/2009/08/28/low-carb-high-protein-diet-causes-hardening-of-the-arteries-in-mice/#comment-14951 Steve Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:01:18 +0000 http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/2009/08/28/low-carb-high-protein-diet-causes-hardening-of-the-arteries-in-mice/#comment-14951 It would seem, from my reading, that a slightly higher (percentage wise) protein intake and lower carb intake would probably be beneficial. something around the 45-50 for carbs, 20 protein, 30-35 fat. At least for weight loss anyway - as you are consuming less calories, and we all know the satiety priorities (protein, then fat, then carbs) - as well as the need for adequate (what is that?) protein to help prevent muscle loss. Steve - I think you mention it in "The Plan" chapter - what percentage does the AMD work out to be roughly? Also Steve - I am surprised that you would consider VERY low carb as a healthy option? I mean, the whole point of "copying the crazy Cretans" is because we know they have (had) a healthy diet/lifestyle. And we know that they certainly weren't low carb!!! Those whole grain bread lovers! :-) What is your opinion on that? cheers steve Australia It would seem, from my reading, that a slightly higher (percentage wise) protein intake and lower carb intake would probably be beneficial.
something around the 45-50 for carbs, 20 protein, 30-35 fat. At least for weight loss anyway - as you are consuming less calories, and we all know the satiety priorities (protein, then fat, then carbs) - as well as the need for adequate (what is that?) protein to help prevent muscle loss.

Steve - I think you mention it in “The Plan” chapter - what percentage does the AMD work out to be roughly?

Also Steve - I am surprised that you would consider VERY low carb as a healthy option? I mean, the whole point of “copying the crazy Cretans” is because we know they have (had) a healthy diet/lifestyle. And we know that they certainly weren’t low carb!!! Those whole grain bread lovers! :-)
What is your opinion on that?

cheers
steve
Australia

]]> By: Steve Parker, M.D. http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/2009/08/28/low-carb-high-protein-diet-causes-hardening-of-the-arteries-in-mice/#comment-15013 Steve Parker, M.D. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:02:34 +0000 http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/2009/08/28/low-carb-high-protein-diet-causes-hardening-of-the-arteries-in-mice/#comment-15013 Good to hear from you, Steve. The Advanced Mediterranean (weight-loss) Diet macronutrient composition is protein 15-20%, fat 25-35%, and carbohydrate 50-60%. I'm not convinced that very low-carb diets (20-50 grams of carb daily, compared to standard 200-300 grams) are the best long-term weight-neutral diet for the general public. For that, I vote Mediterranean. But we don't have irrefutable proof. As for weight-loss diets . . . I am convinced that very low-carb diets are not as scary and dangerous as the medical profession thought 10 years ago. And most people follow one for just a few months, so long-term consequences are minimal, if not nil. Eating very low-carb for a couple months to lose weight, then adding back some healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may not be a bad way to go. -Steve Good to hear from you, Steve.

The Advanced Mediterranean (weight-loss) Diet macronutrient composition is protein 15-20%, fat 25-35%, and carbohydrate 50-60%.

I’m not convinced that very low-carb diets (20-50 grams of carb daily, compared to standard 200-300 grams) are the best long-term weight-neutral diet for the general public. For that, I vote Mediterranean. But we don’t have irrefutable proof.

As for weight-loss diets . . .

I am convinced that very low-carb diets are not as scary and dangerous as the medical profession thought 10 years ago. And most people follow one for just a few months, so long-term consequences are minimal, if not nil. Eating very low-carb for a couple months to lose weight, then adding back some healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may not be a bad way to go.

-Steve

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