Re: Differing Views of the Carb Controversy--High vs. Lo

[Guest guest]

I have to say, I never paid much attention to this debate until I started

looking at the

South Beach diet (which is considered a modified low-carb diet--modified from

Atkins I suppose).

And the biggest impression I get is that both sides are arguing for the sake of

being

'right' and for their industries. Both sides have compelling arguments for what

is

healthy.

But, there's all kinds of crap out on the market. I think the highly processed

lowfat

stuff is just as bad as the new fangled high processed low carb stuff. Everyone

wants

a quick fix.

Portion control is important, and I agree with that article on finding a way to

prevent

obesity (as I sit here patting myself for losing 3 lbs knowing I've got 47 more

to go...).

But I think like anything, there has to be middle ground. You can't completely

cut out

everything or anything. People need to find what works for them. Any low-carb

plan

that has someone eating steak and bacon every day can't be good. But neither is

a

plan that says cut out almost all your fat intake.

And my strong suspicion is that these low-carb plans are becoming so successful

that

it's seen as a threat, and not as a potentially healthy alternative.

But of course, this is just my hunch, I'm not a nutritionist or health expert.

Just a

consumer (in more ways than one...).