Comments on: 2009 ASBP/Nutrition & Metabolism Society Conference In Charleston, SC Recollections And Recap

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:30:20 +0000

Thank you for the excellent report Jimmy. I would love to see the ref to the studies with regard to protein, resistance training and preserving lean muscle mass.

There are TONS of them and you can find most of them doing a Google search on “protein” and the name of the researchers’ names. THANKS Nick!

–Jimmy

By: Dan (aka Renegadediabetic)

Dan (aka Renegadediabetic) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:49:24 +0000

“When eating carbohydrate foods, look at the carb/fiber ratio and keep it under 6. Anything over that and definitely those in double digits are to be eaten very sparingly if at all. For example, the carb/fiber ratio of strawberries is just 3, but bananas is 10. Likewise, broccoli is 2, but corn is 9. Even so-called healthy brown rice contains 12–it’s better than than the 40 from instant rice, but both are still not good for you.”

That may be good for weight loss, but for blood sugar control, I find it’s best to keep the carb/fiber ratio to 2 or 3. That cuts out all the so-called “healthy, complex carbs” and many “low GI carbs.” Of course, YMMV.

“You need carbs to control type 2 diabetes????” What have these people been smoking??? You were too kind in your response. I can’t wait for the video of Taubes.

Thanks for the wrap up and the videos. Wish I could have been there.

Oh, you’re absolutely right, Dan! Diabetics need to keep that number EXTREMELY low compared to those who have normal insulin function. It was a fabulous conference…wish you could have been there, too. One of these days.

–Jimmy

By: Tom Bunnell

Tom Bunnell — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:52:53 +0000

Great work , Jimmy! — Traditional is all it is, — BEFORE we started hybridizing and processing and even domesticating!

By: Valerie Berkowitz, MS, RD, CDE

Valerie Berkowitz, MS, RD, CDE — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:49:59 +0000

Jimmy-you out did yourself!

Thanks for getting the message out. The pics are great. Looks like Fred Han is sitting in front a plate of potato chips (HUH). I know its unlikely but it is funny

It seems The Nutrition and Metabolism society is drawing a great crowd with intersting information. Sorry I missed the conference and thanks for the reporting so that the folks that did not get to attend can stay updated.

THANKS Valerie! I hate that you and Keith didn’t get to come this year, but it was some pretty fascinating information–especially on protein. I’m amazed how much easier it gets to grasp the new research every year. Does this mean I can receive an honorary degree in nutrition someday?

Actually, Fred DID have a big plate of homemade potato chips on his plate–VERY OBSERVANT! But I can tell you he ate TWO of them and left the rest on his plate. You’ll have to rag him about it when you see him next. And he’s coming on our March 2010 low-carb cruise to the Bahamas. You guys should consider coming too because EVERYBODY is gonna be there!

N&M is indeed growing and this year’s conference attracted 200 people which is the most they’ve ever had. Baby steps is what it takes to make great strides. THANKS for your comments, Valerie! Looking forward to sharing your podcast interview next month. SEE YA!

–Jimmy

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:48:39 +0000

Thanks! Great vids and info!

By: donny

donny — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:35:45 +0000

The ketogenic diet for childhood epilepsy works, when it works, probably because it supplies a steady supply of energy through ketones to the brain. It consists of what, ten percent non fat calories? On a two thousand calorie diet, that’s 200 calories, or 50 grams of something, protein or sugar. You don’t need as muchglucose or material to be made into glucose as some people say. (Maybe you’re making glucose from the glycerol portion of dietary fat. I’m okay with that, for obvious reasons.)