Everyday Systems

This article appeared at pbs.org and is based on the book Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics by Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim.

And, people do not get the same calories out of food like scientists say. Anyone who's ever seen whole corn or peas in a diaper or toilet can see that the center was not totally "used".

If you keep calories low enough you'll lose weight.

I've never seen a "chubby" concentration camp survivor.

However, there is no macronutrient ratio that applies to everybody.

For example, this gentleman lived to 98 on a low carb and booze diet:

http://www.forbes.com/2004/04/21/cz_af_0421feat.html

and this gentleman, at 75, eats a high carb diet and looks better than 99% of all people:

http://www.cbass.com/

Bottom line: Use what works for you.

Jethro wrote:Bottom line: Use what works for you.

I totally AGREE.