Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 It seems like, following the reasoning we're all following, vegetarians would be overweight and have diabetes. Obviously, that is not the case. This is a question from my mother-in-law. But a nice, open-for-discussion question. She is impressed with the low-carb results and is getting ready to read Protein Power and some other books... Jorjana Jorjana O'Bannon Western Coordinator Chihuahua Rescue and Transport www.chihuahua-rescue.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 > She is impressed with the low-carb results and is getting ready to read Protein Power and some other books... Carbohydrate Addicts is a good one too. My sister (0verweight, insulin resistant, not dm...yet) read both and said while she was glad she read both, she liked the information in Protein Power best. fwiw, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 9:13:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, whims y2@... writes: > I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both > types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about > gastroparesis? > Betcha not!) Vicki I'm smiling too! I have to agree with Vicki. Atkins, Eades, etc are all books written to promote weight-loss. That's where the big bucks are. Diabetes is mentioned sort of in passing for maybe a chapter. Yes, their diets do help diabetics, but the books don't tell the whole diabetes story by far. To really learn the whole picture about diabetes, Bernstein's book is the one, IMHO. , T2 Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 9:13:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, whims y2@... writes: > I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both > types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about > gastroparesis? > Betcha not!) Vicki I'm smiling too! I have to agree with Vicki. Atkins, Eades, etc are all books written to promote weight-loss. That's where the big bucks are. Diabetes is mentioned sort of in passing for maybe a chapter. Yes, their diets do help diabetics, but the books don't tell the whole diabetes story by far. To really learn the whole picture about diabetes, Bernstein's book is the one, IMHO. , T2 Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/02 9:13:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, whims y2@... writes: > I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both > types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about > gastroparesis? > Betcha not!) Vicki I'm smiling too! I have to agree with Vicki. Atkins, Eades, etc are all books written to promote weight-loss. That's where the big bucks are. Diabetes is mentioned sort of in passing for maybe a chapter. Yes, their diets do help diabetics, but the books don't tell the whole diabetes story by far. To really learn the whole picture about diabetes, Bernstein's book is the one, IMHO. , T2 Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 <<I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about gastroparesis? Betcha not!) Vicki>> The New Diet Revolution and Protein Power do not mention gastroparesis? Atkins has a book that is something about getting cured of disesase. I left my at the doctor's office and I think that was God's will that someone would pick it up and read it. It was my favorite book of all time. And I think he talks about it, but I am going to get a new copy. Anyway, I will confess that I haven't read Bernstein, but I will. But, does Bernstein talk about getting off meds for type 2 so you can lose weight, not just diabetes meds but anti-depressents ect. I will agree that Bernstein is probably more informative about diabetes, but what does he say about people like me that have to eat 10 carbs a day? Also, an interesting note on gastroparesis. When I was so so sick about 2 years ago. I had extreme gasto problems and I thought I had this. I went to a digestive specialists. He had me on 2 ulcer meds and wanted to do the tests in the hospital where they put the tube down you throat and the other tube, well you know where they put that. You have to be sedated etc. I ask him about Atkins and he said absolutely not, not with any kind of digestive problems, you will make yourself so much worse. Well I read Atkins and I thought about it and decided he was the better doctor. So I cancelled both tests and began the Atkins journey. Within 2 weeks all gastric problems were gone and have never reappeared. Also when I read about gastroparesis, it scarred the living hell out of me, more than getting my feet cut off. It really scarred me into doing something. Anyway keep the info coming. I am old, but not too old to learn. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 <<I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about gastroparesis? Betcha not!) Vicki>> The New Diet Revolution and Protein Power do not mention gastroparesis? Atkins has a book that is something about getting cured of disesase. I left my at the doctor's office and I think that was God's will that someone would pick it up and read it. It was my favorite book of all time. And I think he talks about it, but I am going to get a new copy. Anyway, I will confess that I haven't read Bernstein, but I will. But, does Bernstein talk about getting off meds for type 2 so you can lose weight, not just diabetes meds but anti-depressents ect. I will agree that Bernstein is probably more informative about diabetes, but what does he say about people like me that have to eat 10 carbs a day? Also, an interesting note on gastroparesis. When I was so so sick about 2 years ago. I had extreme gasto problems and I thought I had this. I went to a digestive specialists. He had me on 2 ulcer meds and wanted to do the tests in the hospital where they put the tube down you throat and the other tube, well you know where they put that. You have to be sedated etc. I ask him about Atkins and he said absolutely not, not with any kind of digestive problems, you will make yourself so much worse. Well I read Atkins and I thought about it and decided he was the better doctor. So I cancelled both tests and began the Atkins journey. Within 2 weeks all gastric problems were gone and have never reappeared. Also when I read about gastroparesis, it scarred the living hell out of me, more than getting my feet cut off. It really scarred me into doing something. Anyway keep the info coming. I am old, but not too old to learn. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 <<I beg to differ, Phyllis (smile)...Bernstein has excellent info for both types 1 and 2, IMHO. (Do Atkins or Eades have anything about gastroparesis? Betcha not!) Vicki>> The New Diet Revolution and Protein Power do not mention gastroparesis? Atkins has a book that is something about getting cured of disesase. I left my at the doctor's office and I think that was God's will that someone would pick it up and read it. It was my favorite book of all time. And I think he talks about it, but I am going to get a new copy. Anyway, I will confess that I haven't read Bernstein, but I will. But, does Bernstein talk about getting off meds for type 2 so you can lose weight, not just diabetes meds but anti-depressents ect. I will agree that Bernstein is probably more informative about diabetes, but what does he say about people like me that have to eat 10 carbs a day? Also, an interesting note on gastroparesis. When I was so so sick about 2 years ago. I had extreme gasto problems and I thought I had this. I went to a digestive specialists. He had me on 2 ulcer meds and wanted to do the tests in the hospital where they put the tube down you throat and the other tube, well you know where they put that. You have to be sedated etc. I ask him about Atkins and he said absolutely not, not with any kind of digestive problems, you will make yourself so much worse. Well I read Atkins and I thought about it and decided he was the better doctor. So I cancelled both tests and began the Atkins journey. Within 2 weeks all gastric problems were gone and have never reappeared. Also when I read about gastroparesis, it scarred the living hell out of me, more than getting my feet cut off. It really scarred me into doing something. Anyway keep the info coming. I am old, but not too old to learn. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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