Comments on: Low Carb Q&A http://www.matthewsmith.com/2009/06/18/low-carb-qa/ Bam! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:41:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Matthew Smith http://www.matthewsmith.com/2009/06/18/low-carb-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Matthew Smith Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:33:51 +0000 http://www.matthewsmith.com/?p=306#comment-481 @The Wrangler I think you are right...to a point. Most of these diets do not advocate long term carb cutting. And, most people who put themselves at risk take the diet to the extreme. I believe in balance. In the first two weeks, I eat low fat meats and I make sure to eat a lot of vegetables, legumes, etc. After that, I add in whole grains and fruit to balance the diet. Cutting whole grains for a long period is dangerous. And, I definitely do not advocate any extreme implementations. @The Wrangler I think you are right…to a point. Most of these diets do not advocate long term carb cutting. And, most people who put themselves at risk take the diet to the extreme. I believe in balance. In the first two weeks, I eat low fat meats and I make sure to eat a lot of vegetables, legumes, etc. After that, I add in whole grains and fruit to balance the diet. Cutting whole grains for a long period is dangerous. And, I definitely do not advocate any extreme implementations.

]]> By: The Wrangler http://www.matthewsmith.com/2009/06/18/low-carb-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-480 The Wrangler Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:12:53 +0000 http://www.matthewsmith.com/?p=306#comment-480 Not discussed in this topic and needs to be addressed is the health risk of a prolonged diet of this kind. The biochemistry will lead to a loss of weight short-term, but sugar levels and blood level pH should be monitored. I would suggest mentioning the long-term health affects of such a diet. You or I are not dieticians or doctors, nor should either of us pretend we are. It should be assumed a diet shift such as this should be monitored by a doctor. This issue is a hot topic as our nation is overweight, by and large (sic), and is willing to do anything to lose weight. Also, many people who seek instant gratification are drawn to this diet. Books are sold like crazy, authored by "doctors" who either have never taken, or have completely forgotten any biochemistry past grade school. Not discussed in this topic and needs to be addressed is the health risk of a prolonged diet of this kind. The biochemistry will lead to a loss of weight short-term, but sugar levels and blood level pH should be monitored.

I would suggest mentioning the long-term health affects of such a diet. You or I are not dieticians or doctors, nor should either of us pretend we are. It should be assumed a diet shift such as this should be monitored by a doctor.

This issue is a hot topic as our nation is overweight, by and large (sic), and is willing to do anything to lose weight. Also, many people who seek instant gratification are drawn to this diet. Books are sold like crazy, authored by “doctors” who either have never taken, or have completely forgotten any biochemistry past grade school.

]]> By: Matthew Smith http://www.matthewsmith.com/2009/06/18/low-carb-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Matthew Smith Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:00:04 +0000 http://www.matthewsmith.com/?p=306#comment-478 Yup. But, vodka + fresca is delicious. There are a few beers under 3 carbs (http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14302.asp), but none that I would recommend. I think the biggest problem with drinking is that it often results in ordering 2 value meals in the Jack-in-the-Box drive thru at 3AM. Yup. But, vodka + fresca is delicious. There are a few beers under 3 carbs (http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14302.asp), but none that I would recommend. I think the biggest problem with drinking is that it often results in ordering 2 value meals in the Jack-in-the-Box drive thru at 3AM.

]]> By: Nick http://www.matthewsmith.com/2009/06/18/low-carb-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-477 Nick Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:43:54 +0000 http://www.matthewsmith.com/?p=306#comment-477 I think you should mention the most important part - no beer. This diet significantly cuts down on your social life (unless you want to drink vodka and fresca which then causes you to get hammered in 15 minutes). I think you should mention the most important part - no beer. This diet significantly cuts down on your social life (unless you want to drink vodka and fresca which then causes you to get hammered in 15 minutes).

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