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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:07 AM Original message |
Everything you need to know about proper diet: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
1. Agreed. Eating too much of the wrong foods can actually make you |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
2. How does he feel about GMOs? Can't seem to avoid them. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
3. Good article. But be prepared. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
4. Diet is only one part of the problem. |
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jebediah (111 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:25 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. this thread makes me so angry |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. How about a "slopper"? |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #6 |
13. LOL! Here, have a chocolate sugar-bombed iced latte for that heart pain! |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:12 AM Response to Reply #6 |
28. Heh, heh, sorry. - n/t |
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Little Wing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #6 |
32. Keep up the outrage, it's a form of sitting down and exercising at the same time |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 06:32 PM Response to Reply #32 |
86. LOVE it! "The Outrage Diet". |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:46 AM Response to Reply #6 |
39. Best. Post. Of. The. Day. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:24 PM Response to Reply #6 |
56. Hey, I'm free to believe if gravity exists or not |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #6 |
66. LoL. Welcome to DU, jebediah. |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:35 AM Response to Reply #4 |
14. You are so correct. Train for a marathon and you can eat pretty much what you dang well please. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:39 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. You won't necessarily be healthy though...n/t |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:28 AM Response to Reply #17 |
36. Define "healthy." |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #36 |
41. As healthy as you could be... |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:03 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Well, that' making a lot of other assumptions, too. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. I disagree with that... |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. But it isn't more or less important to your health than any other factor. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:32 PM Response to Reply #51 |
59. It's intellectually dishonest.. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:35 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. I didn't say that. I said it's a complex issue with a bunch of factors. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:48 PM Response to Reply #60 |
65. What you said... |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:53 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. And I stand by my statement. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:57 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Probably true.. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 01:14 PM Response to Reply #68 |
71. Probably not, but it depends on all of the other factors as well. - n/t |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:58 PM Response to Reply #17 |
69. I was thinking more in terms of portion size than anything. Of course it is still important to eat |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:43 AM Response to Reply #4 |
21. You're definitely right about the need for exercise. |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:16 AM Response to Reply #21 |
30. I guess my point is that it's a complex issue and not as simple as "do this one thing." |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
5. I eat lots of vegetables, but also fish for protein |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:27 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. I definitely agree on the sugar. Pollan talks about how we're "mainlining glucose" these days. |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
7. In the 90's I began to roast veggies with a little olive oil, garlic and salt&pepper. |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:29 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Mmmmm... veggies on the grill. Olive oil is the key -- just a bit to bring the grill marks out. |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 02:38 PM Response to Reply #9 |
72. So, Zenlitened! I found a little poli sci gem in the article! |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #72 |
80. Interesting thought. Definitely worth examining assumptions about what we eat and why. |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #80 |
84. His observation that scientist see what they see, missing the complexities they can't.. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. Good advice, but not complete as others have pointed out |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 04:18 PM Response to Reply #10 |
81. "Get some regular excercise. You don't need much. How about a walk?" |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 07:01 AM Response to Reply #10 |
97. Finally some sanity |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
11. So I take it from this that eating "cheese product" straight out of an aerosol can is probably not |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:40 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. OMG. Remember that stuff! Yee-ikes! |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:41 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. It's ok, my mouthful of coffee missed the keyboard. |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Interesting theory on corn syrup: that we digest it and take it up into the bloodstream TOO QUICKLY. |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:15 AM Response to Reply #24 |
29. The thing is |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:27 AM Response to Reply #29 |
34. That's really crazy because you can get a lot more ethanol out of sugar cane than out of corn. |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:31 AM Response to Reply #29 |
37. And actually in terms of good nutrition, we should not be drinking/eating stuff with either corn |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 08:11 AM Response to Reply #37 |
98. Fructose can be a culprit too |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
15. In the past about 15 yr |
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wiggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
16. Thank you for this post. nt |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 06:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
88. . |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
19. Basically, get away from the process and packaged food |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:51 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Hmmm... I'll have to look for that article. Yeah, the center aisles can be deadly. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:44 PM Response to Reply #22 |
63. I Found It |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:56 AM Original message |
Note- Lentils, Rice, Beans (the Goya section) is not on the perimeter! |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
27. Excellent point. |
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Xmark (18 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
23. Moderation is the key |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:02 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Good point about body shapes and sizes! |
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Ron Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
25. How about a couple more R's for this thread? |
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cliss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
31. The proof |
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Thirtieschild (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
33. Advice from a nutritionist |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:48 AM Response to Reply #33 |
40. I agree, calorie-counting can be crazy-making! |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:36 PM Response to Reply #40 |
74. nutritious food is quite filling and satisfying |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:01 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. I did something similar to that.. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:21 PM Response to Reply #33 |
55. My entire family made that change in September. I'm down about 40 pounds. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
35. I gave up sugar and white flour for Lent and lost 10 lbs. |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 11:33 AM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Great job Lydia! |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:08 PM Response to Reply #35 |
47. This is such a great thread. |
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bcoylepa (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
44. Pollen also said |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #44 |
101. Heh heh... "edible food-like substances." LOL |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
45. Lucky for me, beer is cereal. |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. They say that villages in the middle ages that survived winter the best, made the best beer. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #50 |
64. I love trivia. |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:15 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. . |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 01:05 PM Response to Reply #52 |
70. A one anda two anda... |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 04:35 PM Response to Reply #70 |
82. Those were hysterical! |
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Nye Bevan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
46. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." |
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jebediah (111 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
48. I've had to turn my lifestyle around after a pneumonia |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:16 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. It's amazing how when you actually tune in to your body's reaction.. |
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jebediah (111 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #53 |
58. Thanks! nt |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:17 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. Roasted garlic is great when spread on bread. |
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jebediah (111 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:27 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. I agree, |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:38 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. Well, I can see where the hummus comes in handy. |
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Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:45 PM Response to Reply #48 |
79. Garlic ROCKS! |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
61. Update - New Pollan Article |
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Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
73. The secret: its not even that fucking hard. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:37 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. It's not hard to quit drugs or alcohol either. |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:41 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. You can be physically addicted to drugs or alcohol. |
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Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:43 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. I though I was addicted to MacDonalds for awhile after I stopped eating it. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 07:19 PM Response to Reply #78 |
91. Sounds liek you did not have an eating disorder. You just made bad food choices. |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 06:56 AM Response to Reply #91 |
95. An eating disorder is not the same thing as an addiction. |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 06:27 PM Response to Reply #76 |
85. you can become addicted to sugar n/t |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 06:53 PM Response to Reply #85 |
89. No. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 07:17 PM Response to Reply #89 |
90. Yes, you can and in fact it's often the sugars in the alcohol that people become addicted to. |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 06:57 AM Response to Reply #90 |
96. Indeed. |
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Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 03:42 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. Yes it is...those are physiological addictions, not just habits. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #75 |
87. Unless You're An Addict, It's Not Hard At All |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 07:36 PM Response to Reply #73 |
92. veggies taste bad, and smell bad ... the only fruits that are good are apples |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 07:54 PM Response to Reply #73 |
94. Yes, it takes no time at all to steam or microwave vegetables, and |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 08:25 AM Response to Reply #73 |
100. the key is to not buy the stuff at all |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
83. That is your basic weight watcher Core Plan. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
93. This is why I taught myself how to cook my own meals. |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-25-07 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
99. lean meat, fruit and veggies works well for me (read Scarsdale's Diet) |
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