Another view on low carbing.

catherinecherub said:

I manage my diabetes by using the low G.I. eating plan and it works for me.

I am not or never have been anti low carb as all my postings will show. Whatever suits the individual is fine by me. The secret of success has to be the individual approach and frequent testing in the early stages.

The article here is another view on low carbing entitled, " Low carb intelligence versus Low carb stupidity" and is well worth a read. The author recommends low carb for weight loss.

http://mynippon.com/beauty/story116.htm

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I quite agree with Catherine. The thread has been derailed. Here is the original post to get it back on track. If you have another agenda, or a beef with someone, then post elsewhere.

cugila.
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catherinecherub said:

I manage my diabetes by using the low G.I. eating plan and it works for me.

I am not or never have been anti low carb as all my postings will show. Whatever suits the individual is fine by me. The secret of success has to be the individual approach and frequent testing in the early stages.

The article here is another view on low carbing entitled, " Low carb intelligence versus Low carb stupidity" and is well worth a read. The author recommends low carb for weight loss.

http://mynippon.com/beauty/story116.htm

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Hi Catherine,

I was trying to say that I consider myself very similar to what I think you say you in your original post - i.e. the only camp that I'm in is the one that suits my glycaemic control best at any one particular time. I agree that carbohydrate management is very important and, like yourself, I'm a big fan of the low-GI approach too. However, personally, I never understand why the low-carb v high-carb discussion always seems to becomes so fervent. Why do people need to be in one camp or another? Certainly I'm not in either irrespective of which diabetic forums that I might visit.

Sorry if I was one of those who upset you! I'll keep out of this debate.

Best wishes - John

cugila said:

catherinecherub said:

I manage my diabetes by using the low G.I. eating plan and it works for me.

I am not or never have been anti low carb as all my postings will show. Whatever suits the individual is fine by me. The secret of success has to be the individual approach and frequent testing in the early stages.

The article here is another view on low carbing entitled, " Low carb intelligence versus Low carb stupidity" and is well worth a read. The author recommends low carb for weight loss.

http://mynippon.com/beauty/story116.htm

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I quite agree with Catherine. The thread has been derailed. Here is the original post to get it back on track. If you have another agenda, or a beef with someone, then post elsewhere.

cugila.
Moderator

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Perhaps I didn't make this clear ?? This thread is here to discuss the article.

NickW's previous post on the subject here was very good. Now, let's get back on track.

Here, is not the place to expand on any particular stance. We could all do that ? Another fresh topic would be a better place.

This Topic has now been split.There is a new Topic entitled, 'VIEWS ON LOW CARBING (Part Two)' in Diabetes Discussions. THAT is the place to continue any debate about the merits or not of any other subject - keep it civil.

Thank you all.

With regard to the original article, context is vitally important. It's clear that he see's low carb as merely a tool for quick weightloss. Most body builders use ketogentic diets in the cutting phase, combined with loads of anabolics usually, then eat big in the bulking season. This then, is written by someone who dips into low carb when he wants to get his body fat % down. So I am not going to take the article seriously.

I would echo Nicks points though, eat real foods and get your nutrition from a wide range of sources. Low carb is a sustainable way of life, no question.