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Old Fri, May-01-20, 21:05
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Fat Chance, Dr. Robert H. Lustig 2012

I wouldn't recommend this book. He lumps low carb in with vegan / ornish / south beach / etc. diets. He pretty much says if you're obese, this book will not help you lose most of your weight - and keeps pointing to metabolically healthy obese over and over again. He makes no mention of fasting, time-restricted eating, skipping a meal. His answer? Eat real food. Don't count carbs. Eat real food. Oh and stock up on that fiber.

edit to add: His science is great - that's why I read it to the end. But while his description of processes are spot on, his knowledge of what low carb really is is limited without access to sites such as this that show how these diets are really followed - how they morph with fasting and TRE and removing seed oils and allowing dairy or eliminating dairy and how n=1 comes into play in successes and back to the drawing board failures.

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Old Mon, May-04-20, 22:28
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Michael Pollan. Heard him mentioned (here I think). Reading something else now, but I just borrowed these two - which would you recommend?

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan 2006

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The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World, Michael Pollan 2001
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Old Tue, May-05-20, 03:42
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Michael Pollan. Heard him mentioned (here I think). Reading something else now, but I just borrowed these two - which would you recommend?

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan 2006

or

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World, Michael Pollan 2001


Michael Pollan has the famous quote, "“Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”

This advice did not work for me. However, his portraits of working humane farms, and his firm omnivore stance, is helpful.
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Old Tue, May-26-20, 18:32
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I’m enjoying Target 100 by ex- Weight Watchers employee Liz Josefsberg. No, it’s definitely not Keto, you are allowed 100 total grams carbs a day, a great place to start for me. There are 6 targets to aim for: Lower carbs, exercise, more movement, hydration, less stress and more sleep. It’s really a holistic program, and I feel I can make this a lifestyle. Also for those who count total, not net carbs, I also recommend The American Diabetes Association pocket guide to diabetic food choices. They group generic food groupings into standardized serving sizes which makes counting carbs a no brainer for me. The 5th edition was just published.
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Old Mon, Sep-14-20, 05:34
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Just started Dr. Benjamin Bikman's 2020 book Why We Get Sick : The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It.

We are sick. Around the world, we struggle with diseases that were once considered rare. Cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes affect millions each year; many people are also struggling with hypertension, weight gain, fatty liver, dementia, low testosterone, menstrual irregularities and infertility, and more. We treat the symptoms, not realizing that all of these diseases and disorders have something in common.

Each of them is caused or made worse by a condition known as insulin resistance. And you might have it. Odds are you do—over half of all adults in the United States are insulin resistant, with most other countries either worse or not far behind.

In Why We Get Sick, internationally renowned scientist and pathophysiology professor Benjamin Bikman explores why insulin resistance has become so prevalent and why it matters. Unless we recognize it and take steps to reverse the trend, major chronic diseases will be even more widespread. But reversing insulin resistance is possible, and Bikman offers an evidence-based plan to stop and prevent it, with helpful food lists, meal suggestions, easy exercise principles, and more. Full of surprising research and practical advice, Why We Get Sick will help you to take control of your health.
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Old Mon, Sep-14-20, 07:42
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Didn't realize Bikman's book is available. Thanks, s93. I have a great deal of respect for Bikman's research and measured presentation of the same.
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Old Mon, Sep-14-20, 08:04
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I enjoyed Bikman’s book though I didn’t find it as useful or helpful as Dr. Fung’s books. Dr. Fung is still my hero 😉
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Old Mon, Sep-14-20, 11:31
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I appreciate his research, but in the end find the medical doctors who have treated thousands of patients, over many years have more useful advice, e.g. Dr. Westman, Dr Fung, Dr Naiman.

Speaking of New Books December 29th for Gary Taubes', The Case for Keto:

"Based on twenty years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifetstyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Taubes's book puts the ketogenic diet movement in the necessary historical and scientific perspective. It makes clear the vital misconceptions in how we've come to think about obesity and diet (no, people do not become fat simply because they eat too much; hormones play the critical role) and uses the collected clinical experience of the medical community to provide essential practical advice. This book sets out to revolutionize how we think about eating healthy, and what foods we can and can't eat to prevent and reverse both obesity and diabetes.”

Early on in the writing process, Taubes indicated that the interviews with 100 physicians would be the focus of the book...how LC works In real life. Practical advice.

And December 15th for Dr Westman's new book End Your Carb Confusion: A Simple Guide to Customize Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health

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Old Thu, Sep-17-20, 19:30
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Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It.
Whew - a great read.

So many links to chronic disease from insulin resistance.

A gem concerning protein and insulin response:





Artificial sweeteners:



At the bottom of the artificial sweeteners page, you see he starts in on fermented foods. You can catch this discussion in the video below starting around the 25 minute mark, specifically after 27 minutes...

I need to get another order of Bragg's ACV lol.

Dr Ben Bikman - Why We Get Sick from Insulin Resistance 2-11-20 video

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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 04:51
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Speaking of New Books December 29th for Gary Taubes', The Case for Keto


Pre-ordered, thanks! Taubes I find captivating even on re-reads

I don't mind all these keto books, because people can walk by 20 of them but the 21st hits and they actually find it accessible.

For some people, the process is simple: cut the carbs. In fact, the CAD approach treats carb load and meal timing somewhat like calorie cutting. The rest of us need more personal strategies.

Also, I get along with dairy, so imagine my joy when I found that sour cream and cheese are fermented foods! ACV Vinegar on my pork. I also drink Kevita probiotic tea in shot glass amounts, very gut healthy.

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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 06:04
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Thanks! I just pre-ordered the Taubes book too. Normally it’s the sort of book I would order in hardcopy but since the kindle version was half the price of the hardcopy I went for kindle instead. I still consider “Good Calories, Bad Calories” one of those life-changing books for me.

I thought I might order Dr. Westman’s book too until I saw the price. 🤣
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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 19:50
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Also, if it wasn’t mentioned Dr. Eric Westman and Amy Berger have End Your Carb Confusion coming out in December. Also Atkins 100 by Colette Heimowitz in December.

Like Werebear mentions, some of us need more personal strategies. I cannot eat gluten, have avoided it for years, and finally gave up dairy, which I should have done years ago. Never going back.

I love reading low carb books. Always learn from them, even if I don’t follow the exact plan. Can’t wait for Gary’s book!
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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 20:35
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Also, if it wasn’t mentioned Dr. Eric Westman and Amy Berger have End Your Carb Confusion coming out in December
Thanks - library request to purchase sent.
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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 20:40
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Currently reading Sacred Cow The Case for (Better) Meat: Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet, by Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf - 2020. A page turner for sure.

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Old Fri, Sep-18-20, 22:50
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Beleive it or not I have a BS in Animal Science aka raising farm animals and horses. I can honestly say that what I learned at university has morphed, especially these last 9 years. There are better practices than keeping animals caged in minimal space and fed primarily grain.

What they eat, we eat.
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