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Hey, Leo Onlin, which illiterate culture spawned ye of little knowledge?

It must be "Open Gate Day" at the "Stoopid Shelter";O)

So what can you tell us about low carb diets today, L.O.?
(Maybe I'll just call you "L". You look like "L" to me ;O)
You know that it just makes you look stupid, Stoopid, to be posting
actualities in a newsgroup about "low carb diets". But then, you
probably think that whole "competency issue" thing is over blown, don't
you? If you're going to be incompetent, you should have a lower profile,
like "zero". See below what you could be doing, if only you were
competent.

Hello, Mr. And Mrs. America, and all the ships at sea. These are some of
the recent breaking stories in the world of Low Carb Diets:

http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=21656

http://www.ivanhoe.com

Reported June 15, 2009
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade
is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables.
New research shows that overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie,
low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost
weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and
other heart disease risk factors.
The ³Eco-Atkins² diet includes foods high in vegetable proteins from
gluten, soy, nuts, fruits, vegetables, cereals and vegetable oils.
Canadian researchers tested the effects of this diet on overweight men
and women with high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C or ³bad²
cholesterol) levels to the effects of a high-carbohydrate, lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet based on low-fat dairy and whole grain products on
similar patients.
In both groups, weight loss was similar -- about 8.8 pounds per person.
However, reductions in LDL-C levels and improvements in the ratios
between total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
(HDL-C or ³good² cholesterol) levels were greater for the low-carb diet
compared to the high-carb diet.
The low-carb diet also appeared to produce beneficial changes in levels
and ratios of apolipoproteins, proteins that bind to fats. Also, small
but significantly greater reductions were seen in both systolic and
diastolic blood pressure for the low-carb group compared to the
high-carb group, researchers said.
SOURCE: Archives of Internal Medicine, June 8, 2009
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In other news:

http://www.newspostonline.com/health/plant-based-low-carb-diet-may-help-l
ose-weight-improve-cholesterol-levels-2009061458817

Plant-based, low-carb diet may help lose weight, improve cholesterol
levels

A diet low in calories and carbohydrates but high in plant-based
proteins may promote weight loss and improve cholesterol levels,
according to study.
In the study, researchers found that overweight individuals who ate such
a diet for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood
cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors.
They found that a high-carbohydrate, low-fat vegetarian diet also
resulted in weight loss but without the additional cardiovascular
benefits. . .

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http://www.examiner.com/x-4607-Low-Carb-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Vegetables-ar
e-at-the-core-of-a-low-carb-lifestyle

T.J. Freeman Jr.
Low Carb Examiner
Vegetables are at the core of a low carb lifestyle

June 15, 12:15 PM ·

Many people refer to a low carb diet as "the meat and cheese diet" or
comment that this way of eating is not for them because it is too
restrictive.  The Atkins plan recommends that during induction you
receive 60-75% of your daily carbohydrates from vegetables; not meat,
not cheese, but good old veggies.
Beginning with the induction phase, you are only allowed 3-4 ounces of
cheese a day but several cups of veggies based on which ones you choose.
 These should account for about 12-15 of your 20 daily carbs.  Of course
salads are a great way to get an assortment of lettuces, mushrooms,
sprouts, radishes, and peppers.  What about some that you can eat more
like finger food?  How about some celery sticks, or sliced cucumber, or
even a little Jícama?  Some other acceptable veggies that are only
slightly higher in carbs would include broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant,
collard greens, zucchini, tomatoes, and onions.  Be sure to verify the
carbohydrate content before adding them to your meal.
These same veggies will follow you through all phases of your eating
regimen, but you will add some fruits and nuts in phase 2.  Fruits like
fresh blueberries, strawberries, and cantaloupe are great examples of
what can be added at this stage.  When moving into phase 3, you actually
can add small amounts of white potatoes, carrots, and yams as well as
1/2 cup serving of various types of beans.  This is the stage where you
get to become more creative with your recipes and meal planning because
of all the additional ingredients that are allowed.

Good Night and God Bless
(strains of "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy" in the background)
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. . . and that's the way it is done Stoopid.

Say, this is a nice corner. Maybe I'll take it over. You, go find
something less irritating to do, low profile, got it?
Now, go get lost kid.