i forgot to add that when i was on the mcdougall boards someone once posed a question similar to yours. they wanted to know why their lc friend looked so much more toned and healthier than them eating high protein (when protein is supposed to be really bad for you). the mcdougall dieter also said that the lc friend worked out less and looked so much better all around than he/she did....

the general response was the lc friend probably looked better on the outside, but on the inside she was most assuredly suffering from a list of ailments due to her woe.

hmmmm...you be the judge of what is best for you. i know what works for me.

good luck!