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Well, I may be doing this the wrong way round! Starting a post with the conclusion! BUT I thought it may be a post that will interest readers?
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"Conclusion
We now have a very convincing and comprehensive case to focus on the role of insulin as a crucial factor in avoiding many of the common chronic disease which are prevalent and having a reasonably healthy existence. The occasional need to increase the amount of insulin secreted is a perfectly normal response to cope with variations in the quality and quantity of food which is consumed. However when the habitual diet persistently contains excessive amounts of sugar and other carbohydrates, the system is overloaded and eventually breaks down. In reality the system is extremely robust because it can cope with abuse for several years before serious problems arise. It could be argued that protocols should be introduced so there is a programme to test for high levels of insulin. But the procedures are relatively complex and expensive to deliver. On the other hand if the population generally could be advised and persuaded to reduce the consumption of sugar and carbohydrates, there would be widespread improvement in public health and the effects would be evident relatively quickly. Although I have not really touched on the subject of obesity here, there is overwhelming evidence that it is the consumption of so much sugar and carbohydrates which is the primary cause of the so-called obesity crisis. A diet based on low carbohydrate intake is therefore the way to tackle this issue. The big problem is the inertia and even hostility to any policy initiative along these lines. In fact it is ironic that several of the other aspects of official advice are also contributing to the present appalling standards of public health. On a more positive note, it is a “no-brainer” for individuals and their families to take the initiative themselves. It is not all that difficult and the benefits will become apparent in a very short time. For more information on the practicalities just follow the lead given by progressive doctors like Dr David Unwin in Stockport or Dr Rangan Chatterjee who made the excellent TV programmes “Doctor in the House” broadcast recently on BBC TV."
Read full article from Verner Wheelock, who describes his blog as 'Researching Alternatives to the Current Dietary Guidelines' here
http://vernerwheelock.com/?p=923
All the best Jan
See what you think ...
"Conclusion
We now have a very convincing and comprehensive case to focus on the role of insulin as a crucial factor in avoiding many of the common chronic disease which are prevalent and having a reasonably healthy existence. The occasional need to increase the amount of insulin secreted is a perfectly normal response to cope with variations in the quality and quantity of food which is consumed. However when the habitual diet persistently contains excessive amounts of sugar and other carbohydrates, the system is overloaded and eventually breaks down. In reality the system is extremely robust because it can cope with abuse for several years before serious problems arise. It could be argued that protocols should be introduced so there is a programme to test for high levels of insulin. But the procedures are relatively complex and expensive to deliver. On the other hand if the population generally could be advised and persuaded to reduce the consumption of sugar and carbohydrates, there would be widespread improvement in public health and the effects would be evident relatively quickly. Although I have not really touched on the subject of obesity here, there is overwhelming evidence that it is the consumption of so much sugar and carbohydrates which is the primary cause of the so-called obesity crisis. A diet based on low carbohydrate intake is therefore the way to tackle this issue. The big problem is the inertia and even hostility to any policy initiative along these lines. In fact it is ironic that several of the other aspects of official advice are also contributing to the present appalling standards of public health. On a more positive note, it is a “no-brainer” for individuals and their families to take the initiative themselves. It is not all that difficult and the benefits will become apparent in a very short time. For more information on the practicalities just follow the lead given by progressive doctors like Dr David Unwin in Stockport or Dr Rangan Chatterjee who made the excellent TV programmes “Doctor in the House” broadcast recently on BBC TV."
Read full article from Verner Wheelock, who describes his blog as 'Researching Alternatives to the Current Dietary Guidelines' here
http://vernerwheelock.com/?p=923
All the best Jan
