The mediterannean sounds the most practical
ValkyrieShewee Send a noteboard - 02/09/2009 04:26:28 PM
And delicious!
Overall, a vegetarian, or mostly vegetarian (which is similar to the "Mediterranean" would probably be the best bet. There are some nutrients that are difficult to get in sufficient amounts from plants alone, though there are vegans who manage to do so. Diets that are generally high in fruits and vegetables, with small/minimal amounts of meat, dairy and other animal products are typically the healthier ones.
The Paleolithic doesn't sound too bad, but I just couldn't cut out grains or potatoes. I've cut down on potato consumption a LOT recently, and I try and stick with smaller amounts of rice and whole-grains for bread, or oatmeal for breakfast, but I love them too much to give them up entirely. And that would mean no chocolate! A diet that's higher in lean-meats instead of fatty meats would be great though - just don't overdo some of the "predator" fish that have high concentrations of mercury.
Make whatever transition you choose gradual so it's easier to stick with and follow as well as easier on your body. Maybe take a multi-vitamin supplement during the transition while you figure out what you're getting enough of, what you're not, and you could adjust to particular vitamins/minerals from there.
Overall, a vegetarian, or mostly vegetarian (which is similar to the "Mediterranean" would probably be the best bet. There are some nutrients that are difficult to get in sufficient amounts from plants alone, though there are vegans who manage to do so. Diets that are generally high in fruits and vegetables, with small/minimal amounts of meat, dairy and other animal products are typically the healthier ones.
The Paleolithic doesn't sound too bad, but I just couldn't cut out grains or potatoes. I've cut down on potato consumption a LOT recently, and I try and stick with smaller amounts of rice and whole-grains for bread, or oatmeal for breakfast, but I love them too much to give them up entirely. And that would mean no chocolate! A diet that's higher in lean-meats instead of fatty meats would be great though - just don't overdo some of the "predator" fish that have high concentrations of mercury.
Make whatever transition you choose gradual so it's easier to stick with and follow as well as easier on your body. Maybe take a multi-vitamin supplement during the transition while you figure out what you're getting enough of, what you're not, and you could adjust to particular vitamins/minerals from there.
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Diets: your opinion and would you follow them?
02/09/2009 04:09:56 PM
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I will answer no to all of them.
02/09/2009 04:12:52 PM
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Perhaps I should clarify, I'm not referring to these as 'loose weight" diets
02/09/2009 04:14:26 PM
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Re: Meh. No.
02/09/2009 04:19:35 PM
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I think for atkins the energy is based on protein
02/09/2009 04:23:23 PM
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The mediterannean sounds the most practical
02/09/2009 04:26:28 PM
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You can't spell diet without die...
02/09/2009 04:37:07 PM
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I keep defending it and I'm not meaning too...
02/09/2009 04:42:15 PM
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Hence forwards I shall call you the Paleolithic Diet defender
02/09/2009 04:54:54 PM
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Not quite the same ring to it as 'Defender of the Earth'...
02/09/2009 08:23:37 PM
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She is young, even 'Defenders of the Earth' have to start somewhere....
02/09/2009 10:20:27 PM
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Re: Diets: your opinion and would you follow them?
02/09/2009 04:45:48 PM
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how do you fail to get protein
02/09/2009 04:50:45 PM
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Re: Diets: your opinion and would you follow them?
02/09/2009 04:58:40 PM
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you copied my answers *NM*
02/09/2009 06:08:34 PM
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IMO
02/09/2009 05:01:55 PM
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Comments on a few, just because.
02/09/2009 05:18:12 PM
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Heating food does not destroy a substantial amount of nutrients
02/09/2009 05:22:53 PM
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No? I thought it did. I've definitely read some stuff to that effect.
02/09/2009 05:25:36 PM
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like i said, it's true enough it can be said...
02/09/2009 05:28:55 PM
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That's a very confusing question.
02/09/2009 05:09:01 PM
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Follow a specific diet? that would depend on the time scale.
02/09/2009 05:13:44 PM
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I'm of the opinion that the Raw Food Movement is the most idiotic thing I've heard
02/09/2009 05:15:18 PM
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Whydat?
02/09/2009 05:23:23 PM
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as i said earlier, it's a myth that cooking food affects positive nutrients on a practical level
02/09/2009 05:34:33 PM
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That being said, Steak Tartare is quite nice when done right
02/09/2009 06:11:28 PM
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I like Thanksgiving food, which in moderation is very Mediteranean
02/09/2009 06:50:19 PM
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South Beach is the best.....I follow it, sometimes, kind of, no not really.....
02/09/2009 07:31:43 PM
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Re: Diets: your opinion and would you follow them?
02/09/2009 11:44:00 PM
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i'm just curious, but why are you vegetarian? *NM*
02/09/2009 11:46:27 PM
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