Samuel
Tue, May-08-07, 13:07
http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/05/04/the_reality_diet.php
The Reality Diet
The Reality Diet is a new book by Florida-based cardiologist Dr. Steven Schnur. Schnur joins the ranks of several other prominent cardiologists who have authored diet books (such as Arthur Agatston, Robert Atkins, Dean Ornish).
Schnur used to be in practice with the South Beach Diet author Dr Agatston.
However, in contrast to the South Beach, it seems the Reality Diet is very much a typical low-fat diet - with a strong emphasis on fiber. Schnur promotes the "2:90 rule" - all carbs must have at least 2 grams of fiber per 90 calorie serving. Lean proteins are advised (with an upper limit of 25-30% of total caloric intake).
Exercise is also an essential part of the program.
"What prompted me to write this book is that I was seeing patients several years ago with a lot of side effects from the low-carb diets," Dr. Steven Schnur said. "Patients had headaches, constipation. They were very weak, very tired." (via)
I must confess it is difficult not to feel jaded or slightly cynical at what seems to be another deliberate reaction to the ebbing low-carb fad. The endless tirade of books seems to go round in circles - with each book offering contrary advice. Ironically we still keep getting fatter.
I suspect that most people would lose weight if they had the support and one-on-one guidance of a medical professional. Translating this into a mass-market book doesn't necessarily guarantee the same end result.
The Reality Diet
The Reality Diet is a new book by Florida-based cardiologist Dr. Steven Schnur. Schnur joins the ranks of several other prominent cardiologists who have authored diet books (such as Arthur Agatston, Robert Atkins, Dean Ornish).
Schnur used to be in practice with the South Beach Diet author Dr Agatston.
However, in contrast to the South Beach, it seems the Reality Diet is very much a typical low-fat diet - with a strong emphasis on fiber. Schnur promotes the "2:90 rule" - all carbs must have at least 2 grams of fiber per 90 calorie serving. Lean proteins are advised (with an upper limit of 25-30% of total caloric intake).
Exercise is also an essential part of the program.
"What prompted me to write this book is that I was seeing patients several years ago with a lot of side effects from the low-carb diets," Dr. Steven Schnur said. "Patients had headaches, constipation. They were very weak, very tired." (via)
I must confess it is difficult not to feel jaded or slightly cynical at what seems to be another deliberate reaction to the ebbing low-carb fad. The endless tirade of books seems to go round in circles - with each book offering contrary advice. Ironically we still keep getting fatter.
I suspect that most people would lose weight if they had the support and one-on-one guidance of a medical professional. Translating this into a mass-market book doesn't necessarily guarantee the same end result.