60 – The turning of the high-carb tide

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In this show, we explore some expert opinions from the mainstream about the ills of carbs, which indicate that the high-carb/low-fat diet dogma is starting to be dispelled. Yet the notion that there are “good” and “bad” carbs still persists, such as whole grains (allegedly good) and refined grains (allegedly bad). Actually, lower amounts of carbs from fruits and veggies are much more nutritious than carbs from grains, breads and cereals (not to mention from sweets). Artificial sweeteners are better than sugary sweeteners, but beware habitually consuming “candy cigarettes.” Make sure not to overdo the carbs with dried fruit too. Thanks to everyone who nominated and voted for us on podcastawards.com; although we didn’t win, it definitely helped get the hmfb message out. :)

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Items mentioned in this episode:

A reversal on carbs by Marni Jameson
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-carbs-20101220,0,5893431,full.story

Cleaning up your carb act: Where to begin by Marni Jameson
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-carbs-tips-20101220,0,4034450,full.story

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumpy%27nut
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwashiorkor

Calories, fat or carbohydrates? Why diets work (when they do)
http://www.garytaubes.com/2010/12/calories-fat-or-carbohydrates/

http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/12/25/does-insulin-really-deserve-a-bad-reputation/

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5 thoughts on “60 – The turning of the high-carb tide”

James

28 January 2011
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There’s was that time I binged on Rice Krispie Treats : (
- Wes
  
  28 January 2011
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  Very nice to hear that you’re on a healthier track now, James (minus the hormonal disaster known as Rice Krispie Treats, of course;). Make sure to consume more fat now that you’ve cut out those deleterious carbs. It takes fat to burn fat in an efficient way!
James

28 January 2011
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Well HMFB I have drastically reduced my intake of carbs. Where I used to eat cereal almost everyday, I haven’t even bought any in weeks. I stay aware of the other carbs such as rice, bread, and pasta. Haven’t noticed much weight loss yet. Of course, I don’t do much excercise if the temperature is below 75 degrees F. I’ll be riding my bike again when the weather warms up after nearly 2 years of no action.
MIchael

31 December 2010
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It seems as if you encourage a focus on losing weight as opposed to loosing body fat. Is that merely because body fat is harder to measure, or is there another reason?
It seems to me that from a health and fitness point of view, increasing lean body mass while at the same time decreasing body fat (which would likely result in slower weight loss) is a more healthy approach than merely measuring weight loss (which can come from fat loss as well as from lean mass loss).
Perhaps you would care to comment.
- Wes
  
  2 January 2011
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  Hi, Michael. Thanks for the inquiry. On various podcasts (and in our book) we’ve discussed and clarified this oftentimes misunderstood issue. Indeed, as you noted, loss of body fat ought to be the primary goal (which doesn’t mean stepping on the scale every day, or even every week). Gaining some muscle mass is typically beneficial too. If one is getting adequate protein, then weight loss will consist predominantly of fat loss and (especially in the initial stages) some water loss.

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