[acb-diabetics] good fats and good carbs

Fri Jun 15 06:03:38 EDT 2012

Consider the diet prescribed by God in the garden of Eden. When the world was first created, people and animals were vegetarians. Genesis 1:29-30 states: And God said, See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the land and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to all the animals on the earth and to every bird of the air and to everything that creeps on the ground-to everything in which there is the breath of life-I have given every green plant for food. And it was so. Thus, the diet consisted of fruits, nuts, grains, and seeds.
Even after sin when things began to die, people lived extremely long lives (900 years) until after the flood when God sanctioned the eating of meat provided that the blood was removed.
I am not insisting that everyone believe the Bible based on what I have said; God wants us to investigate His truth for ourselves. If you believe that there is a Creator, it would seem that He would know what foods were best for the beings He created. I'm sorry if I am being preachy. It's just an idea I had when considering this fat carbohydrate controversy. 

Chanelle

From: Mike Freeman 
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:41 PM
To: 'Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues' 
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] good fats and good carbs

I disagree with the assertion that your body needs carbohydrates. Certainly your *brain* needs them. But if you do not eat much carbohydrate, your liver will make it.

Consider a simple "does this make sense" test: if your body *truly* needed carbs, how come there are still Eskimos? Prior to encountering Europeans, the Eskimo diet was almost, if not exclusively, meat-based. And they did - and are still doing - quite well, thank you. And meat is an excellent source of B-complex vitamins.

Take a look at David Mendossa's diabetes site. The ADA and everyone else has been grossly guilty of slipshod scientific reporting.

Mike Freeman

From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Patricia LaFrance-Wolf
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:08 PM
To: 'Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues'
Subject: [acb-diabetics] good fats and good carbs

In talking with people all over the world about food and nutrition
and health, I've come to the realization that most people truly want to
eat in a way that gives them great health and keeps them at a normal weight.

But they just don't know what the heck to do anymore!

Everything they hear conflicts with everything else.

And what is considered healthy depends on who you're listening to and what 
their motives are.

For instance, food manufacturers will say whatever they need to in order to 
sell products. They would even claim that eating used cat litter is healthy 
if they could box it and sell it.

But by far the biggest blunders in the healthy eating advice world are:

1) "Carbs are no good--they make you fat."

OR

2) "Fat is bad. Low-fat is the only way to go."

I have news for you...

Both are false.

Because your body NEEDS both.

Depending on the source, carbohydrates can provide fiber, B-complex vitamins 
and vitamins A and E, plus the minerals magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron and 
selenium.

These nutrients are not "optional" when it comes to your body--they're 
essential and you pay a dear price when you're lacking them.

For instance, being low in B vitamins can cause fatigue, muscle 
degeneration, mental deficiency, depression, skin eruptions and headaches, 
among other things.

A zinc deficiency can lead to learning disabilities, poor digestion, rashes, 
menstrual problems, depression, prostate problems, and erratic behavior.

Funny, you don't see that on any low-carb food packages, do you?

Similar things can be said about fats.

Fats are critical to your body for cellular function, protecting your brain 
and nervous system, absorbing vitamins and nutrients and maintaining 
fertility.

Not having enough fats causes brittle, aged-looking skin, hair and nails, 
repeated infections, moodiness and--get this--weight GAIN (I'll explain why 
in a moment).

The key to eating for blubber loss and great health is NOT to stay away from 
carbs and fats...but to make sure the ones you are eating are GOOD ones.

Good carbs vs. bad carbs

Good carbs are natural, unprocessed and unrefined whole grains. They include 
whole wheat, oat, rye, spelt, quinoa, barley, millet, buckwheat and brown 
rice (not white).

These grains and products made from them provide the essential nutrients I 
mentioned above, plus they taste delicious.

Other great sources are root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, turnips, 
winter squashes, etc.

Bad carbs, on the other hand, include white flour, white rice and white 
sugar, and all products made from them (also known as refined carbohydrates) 
like cakes, cookies, donuts, chips, breads, crackers, etc.

The processing of the grains strips away all of the naturally occurring 
nutrients and fiber. Some vitamins may be added back after processing, but 
only a fraction of the amount that was originally in the grain.

Refined carbohydrates are quickly converted to sugar in your body and are 
stored as FAT. Blubber. Adipose tissue. Flab. You-name-it.

However, whole grains and root vegetables contain balanced amounts of amino 
acids (the building blocks of protein), fiber, vitamins and minerals. 
They're broken down more slowly by your body and used more efficiently.

AND their fiber helps encourage regular bowel movements and can decrease 
your risk of colon cancer.

So next time you find yourself blindly counting carbs, think instead about 
looking for good vs. bad carbs.

Fats--the good, bad and the ugly

A moderate amount (2-3 tablespoons) of good fat each day isn't just a good 
idea -- it's VITAL.

Good fats include olive oil (preferably extra-virgin, cold pressed), 
avocado, butter (yes--I said butter and NEVER margarine), flaxseed oil, fish 
oil, coconut oil, nuts, meats, fish and dairy products.

These fats help you lose flab by turning off your body's hormone messengers 
that direct fat storage, especially around your midsection. Plus, they make 
you feel fuller. (So bye-bye spare tire or muffin top.)

Healthy fats also help lower LDL cholesterol levels WITHOUT lowering HDL 
levels--so your HDL/LDL ratio can dramatically improve. Regular consumption 
of them can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancers.

Bad fats are processed fats--also known as hydrogenated or partially 
hydrogenated fats and oils.

They contain trans-fatty acids (trans-fats), which are fats that are not 
found in nature, so your body can't metabolize them.

Instead, trans-fats just accumulate, clog your arteries, and cause 
inflammation, cell damage and heart attacks.

Trans-fats are found in deep fried foods, margarine, baked goods, powdered 
and artificial coffee creamers, and most processed (packaged) foods.

Look for the words "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" on package 
labels. If you see them, do NOT buy the product.

And don't be fooled by products that profess to be "low fat." All that means 
is that they're lacking good, essential fat, and the fat has probably been 
replaced by sugar (a bad carb).

'Lower the noise in your life and you will hear God more clearly.'
~Sugar

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