Comments on: Low Carbohydrate Diet or Low Fat Diet? It Depends…

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:39:40 +0000

Luis,
That's good info! I've been going from one extreme to the other lately, and I'm thinking the answer is right in the middle…several ounces of lean protein, some good fats and a lot of fruits and veggies. I say this because I feel too full on high-fat, and too fired up on high-carb.

Thanks and take it easy,

Jesse

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:51:33 +0000

I love this article, this is a fantatic debate. My opinion is that different bodies respond well to different types of stimulus. For me, Iam a low carb advocate, It helped me get supper lean, ketogenic style. Contrary to what people say, my energy levels being depleated of carbs did NOT go down, my performance went UP. Steaks, eggs, Salmon were staple, along with brocolli and other vegetables. It strange to say it even helped me gain all the mass I lost while dieting down when I was dumb, without lifting weights. I gained all my mass back without noticiable body fat. I look big for 150lbs. But Iam trying to stay at 150lbs, but Iam struggling with fluctuating body weight, and Iam now entering Phase 3 of "Visual Impact" so I now am trying to lose some B/F while maintaining strength so I added a starch right after working out to refill depleated glycogen, and low carb+low fat the rest of the time

By: george eisman,RD

george eisman,RD — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:14:19 +0000

Meat – including poultry and fish – is associated with a significantly higher Breast cancer incidence rate. Each serving eaten per day boosts risk by about 30%.
European Journal of Cancer Prevention (2008; 17:39-47)

Men who eat the most meat, poultry and dairy products are the most likely to die from Prostate cancer, while those who eat the most unrefined plant foods are the least likely to die from this disease. Journal of the National Cancer Institute (1998; 20: 1637-1647.)

By: george eisman,RD

george eisman,RD — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:12:12 +0000

Please update your info about veg sources of protein..they are NOT incomplete … and do be aware that all flesh foods are associated with higher breast and prostate cancer risk

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:11:57 +0000

Oh! I am addicted to carbs. I have had the fortune to live in Asia for sometime and although my diet change dramatically and so did my weight, I continued to have my love affair with high carbs. It was noticeable in my weight when I indulged in my bread, pasta and cereals.

By: Mediterranean diet plan

Mediterranean diet plan — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:04:02 +0000

I believe it's better to go with a low fat diet than a low carb diet.. carbs are where you get the majority of your energy i think. I've tried a diet where i ate as little fat as a possibly could for about 2 months and i always had energy and never had pains or any feeling of sickness.. but i guess it's different for everybody? To be healthy you should probably not completely cut out any part of a food group, eat your fats, carbs, and all that jazz, workout more junkout less and you'll do just fine.

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By: Miracle Fruit

Miracle Fruit — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:07:58 +0000

Fantastic article and responses indicate the mass of interest in healthy eating. I still believe an overall balanced diet that incorporates a level of carbohydrates and fats is important to sustain a great weight and healthy lifestyle. Moderation is the key.

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By: No Carb Noodles

No Carb Noodles — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:26:51 +0000

I think that it is all about balance…..just like all things in life. Hopefully you can find some foods you love that fit into this balanced lifestyle. Best of luck and be healthy!

Rayla

By: Rahim

Rahim — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:24:41 +0000

I too find that when I keep my carb intake low I have more energy. But again it's all about testing to see what works well for the INDIVIDUAL. The knowledge on eating right and exercising is, at an elementary level, universal. All we can do is find OUR own way.

By: maz

maz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:57:55 +0000

I couldnt disagree with your diet more…if you arent consuming a regular carb intake how do you manage to train/perform well? It seems to me that anyone eating a low carb diet is more concerned with what they look like – vanity comes before performance for these people. I bet your strength would increase almost immediately by uping your carbs. Understandably, some people function better with fewer carbs than most but this normally indicates a dietary intolerance of some kind – not a carb intolerance. For example, if i eat bread i feel sluggish, gain weight and look bloated. This is due to a gluten intolerance. If i stick to good carbs and eat between 30g and 50g every 3 hours i feel great. Though i do train hard. my performance would be affected if i changed my carb intake and i would feel lethargic and get regular headaches.
Eating low fat also isnt healthy – each individual should be eating their nutritional requirement of fats and as long as those are GOOD fats they will not put on weight nor will they increase their risk of developing any health problems.
Ooooh im very sorry but your article has angered me!!!!

By: JE Gonzalez

JE Gonzalez — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:49:16 +0000

You pretty much outlined Carb Cycling, which according to Tom Venuto of BTFFTM fame states is THE MOST effective way to get lean. You even have a post about this: http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_lo...part-i/ http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_lo...part-ii/ Martin Berkhan of Leangains also uses a Carb Cycling Plan: http://www.leangains.com/ Have you ever contacted Martin Berkhan? You should have him guest post!

By: bunty

bunty — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:25:34 +0000

hey nice topic to talk about! I would like to say that im completly reverse.I work out round about at 6. so when i have my lunch at 2.30 , I normaly go for high carbs. spaggety , rice , potatoes , bread etc.Like this I fell much more energetic before going for my daily workout at 6.

By: Mindbodygoal

Mindbodygoal — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:28:00 +0000

Interesting post as usual Rusty.

I have experienced all sorts of diets over the years, and for quite a while was an advogate of low carb/moderate fat type diet.

However In recent years, I have found myself going back to the principle of balance.

My own belief is that the human body tries to maintain balance at all times and for optimal health and wellbeing, we should be striving towards balance at every opportunity and that sticking to high this and low that merely takes us further away from balance and hence optimal health.

In my view and experience, dieting is a simple case of eating less than you expend, but making sure that sufficient carbs are supplied from GOOD carb choices such as sweet potatoes and oats) and likewise for fats a proteins.

As long as we have a healthy balance of the nutrients, based on our INDIVIDUAL circumstance and a reasonable calorie defecit then the fat loss will occur.

I think the whole dieting issue is made far too complicated, when it actual fact, the process itself is very simple.