Re: Australia's Health Revolution
Reply #3 –
I don't have diabetes, thankfully so far, but when I had a health scare a couple of years back the first thing the dietitian told me was everything you read on the internet is pretty much bullcrap, good diets are conditional on age and no one formula suits all at any time or forever.
She told me when people get older a lot cut out protein and other sources of allied fats and it's the worst thing they can do, as you get older you need lean protein and the right mix of fats to keep your heart and other organs healthy. It's a different mix to kids or 30 year olds. The first time I went to her to get advice to lose weight she told me I wasn't eating enough, and I had to change the mix and eat more lean protein. My family didn't believe me! When I talked to my doctor about her advice he said all the latest research says it's true, but the food and health industry is built on ideas from decades ago and will take years to catch up with the latest research. It sounds like @Baggers has found the correct balance for the appropriate time of life, and really it's not about cutting something out it's about good quality, variety and the right mix.
PS; Since I was educated about this, I've come across several people who have basically cured themselves of diabetes just by making these changes under a doctors supervision. In the past they would have told you it is impossible, now it's almost the preferred solution, but it does take some willpower.