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Dietary Protein and Weight Reduction – (10-08-01)

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Dietary Protein and Weight Reduction

It’s so nice to know that the American Heart Association is so current and up to date with dietary recommendations. All sarcasm aside at how slow the AHA is to adopt any position that may be considered new or different, this article really does highlight some of the dangers of a high protein diet.

Circulation — Abstracts: St. Jeor et al. 104 (15): 1869

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Developing countries could derail global anti-obesity plan – (03-22-04)

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Developing countries could derail global anti-obesity plan

This is definitely the “tribute to big money” issue of the Updates. Basically, the US, under pressure from the junk food industry, does not think the World Health Organization’s plan to address diet, physical activity and lifestyle to fix obesity is a good idea. If these organizations can have this much of an effect outside the US, think of the effect while they serve on the committees to decide the AHA and ADA dietary plans. Your health has very little impact on the recommendations of these committees.

bmj.com Fleck 328 (7440): 604 –

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DECREASE IN MORTALITY WITH PEOPLE WITH MEDITERRANEAN DIET – (10-13-04)

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Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle Factors, and 10-Year Mortality in Elderly

I have been a strong supporter of the Mediterranean Diet for a long time and it’s great when studies come out suggesting a FIFTY PERCENT decrease in mortality with persons following a Mediterranean-type diet. Remember that the Med diet comes out of a culture that had a low mortality from many chronic diseases. The national organizations (AHA, ADA…) come up with a diet plan they THINK will help. And don’t think that special interests and the almightly dollar do not play a major role.

JAMA — Abstract: Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle Factors, and 10-Year Mortality in Elderly European Men and Women: The HALE Pr –

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REDUCE CANCER RATES BY SUPPLEMENTING VITAMIN D – (10-29-07)

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Optimal Vitamin D Status for Colorectal Cancer Prevention – A Quantitative Meta Analysis

1,000 to 2,000 IU/day of Vit D could result in a 50% reduction in cancer rates. 50%. One half. With no known side effects to Vit D supplementation at this level, and little risk with rationale sun exposure. Shouldn’t this information be plastered across every piece of marketing material the American Cancer Society puts out? If the benefit is so clear cut, why do I still get push back from people in the community when I suggest 2,000 IU/day? Shouldn’t everyone be aware of this by now?

I can’t begin to explain my frustration with all the focus on “finding a cure” when knowledge about prevention is so incredibly strong. And this is just one approach, which, incidentally, would also be in line with the AHA’s and ADA’s agendas, since they purport to lower the burden of their respective diseases.

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