CKinnard wrote:I often think it is a fool's journey to seek an 'optimal' diet...
Agree. As much I respect Greger's effort, I think he pushes this line too hard with his "How Not to Die" book.
CKinnard wrote:I suppose I get cynical about studies that are written up as this food item is very good for you.
Probably because we wonder how much is truth and how much is industry marketing behind the scenes. I'm particularly like that when I get different results to the studies. Both nuts and beans come to mind. They may be slimming in the studies (compared to SAD?), but they're not slimming for me.
CKinnard wrote:And then you are expected to get all these good foods into you without eating too much.
I still don't follow the recommended intake of whole grains, getting 2 serves instead of 6. And I doubt I ever will without adding more weight. It's too much IMO unless you're doing copious amounts of exercise. No dairy alternatives either which I've proven unnecessary in my case.
CKinnard wrote:It's a pretty silly approach, as there's no prioritization of what is more important.
Agree. I've got a mental priority list in descending order of importance which goes something like:
Linseed, fibrous veg, fruit, starchy veg, legumes & grains, nuts.
For all the hype on legumes I'm not sold on large amounts of them like Greger recommends. Similar with grains and nuts.
CKinnard wrote:Ultimately the most important dietary principal in my books is don't overeat! cos that's the one compromising Western civilization's health most. and the journey to achieving that should see ppl avoid too Calorie dense a diet.
Agree with Cal density being a key player in diet. I believe Doug Lisle was onto something when he explained that the problem with humans and their pets being the only species that were (unexplainably) overweight was about the wrong diet for species. Assuming the exclusion of all the psych/stress issues that modern humans have. Although most pets probably aren't under significant mental stress.
CKinnard wrote:Blood glucose was 4.8 today and ketones approx 30mg/dL.
Personally, I hope I never have to worry about BG and/or ketones.