It never fails to amaze me how people can study the control of diabetes and not understand the basics. So many believe carbs are essential for life. The fact is there is no such thing as essential carbohydrates, and this has been proved many years ago. Last night on d.co.uk a well read and experienced diabetic Newdestinyx stated.
“Well ditching carbs isn't good for your brain health - at least not at ultra lo levels. Your brain can ONLY survive on carbs so keep them in your diet.”
What you can begin to see from this description is that there are actually lots of different things happening in your body around glucose. Because glucose is the essential energy source for your body, your body has many different mechanisms to ensure that the right level of glucose is flowing in the bloodstream. For example, your body stores glucose in your liver (as glycogen) and can also convert protein to glucose if necessary.
Fats and proteins are essential but not carbs. We have never promoted a no carb diet. Using 30-50 carbs per day, mostly from non starchy vegetables and some fruits, will give variety to your diet, and chosen wisely, will give you all the nutrients for good health.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/food2.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluconeogenesis
Eddie
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To some the world will always be flat, as we live in a democracy with what passes for free speech ultimately you have to let them think it, or risk being called thought police ! !
I'm reposting this, though I suspect Newdestinyx has already read it and started following the basic principles it outlines.
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How to write a rant against low-carb.
Your post should begin by explaining how much you don't intend to become embroiled in another argument about low-carb. You should state clearly how much respect you have toward anyone who low-carbs. You might like to close paragraph one with the phrase "each to his own", as this serves as a cue for the reader to prepare for the ensuing tirade by clenching their buttocks and assuming an appropriate crash position.
"However..." is always a great way to begin paragraph two. This is where your post turns and the kettle really gets whistling. You should make it clear not only where you'd like the low-carbers to go, but also what they should do when they get there. If possible, you should add some typing errors into this section in order to demonstrate just how hard it is to use a keyboard when you're shaking with furious anger. Under no circumstances must you indicate what it is that you're really angry about. Don't forget to include the word "evangelical" somewhere along the way.
Paragraph three should be reserved for inconsequential anecdotes.
Use paragraph four to show people that you're not afraid to be tenuous when an argument demands it. Don't forget to finish by adding a HbA1C well below 6% and be sure to mention the fact that the quinoa on toast that you had for breakfast was mind-blowingly good. Paragraph four should contain the phrase "I am happy" at least five times.
"If possible, you should add some typing errors into this section in order to demonstrate just how hard it is to use a keyboard when you're shaking with furious anger."
Now that would explain Allys alien ramblings on the dietetic forum;
"i think Morgan u are on another planet and in la la land . U stil havent explained"
http://www.dietetics.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=573&whichpage=5
Graham
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