fat vs fat
 

I would really like some comments on the whole fat concern.I am acually reading that there is a new diet out there that incourages people to eat great amounts of fat.
Can this really be true.I cant believe that people would even be able to eat this way......eggs dripping in lard.Auggggg
Would we feed our children this way?
They say that this is the new way to stay healthy and fit.
My opinion is.....there is always one nutty doc in the crowd. :daze:

Perhaps it would help if you expanded your reading beyond Atkins. There is already a thread on the diet you're questioning in the Media section. As mentioned in that section, the two oldest proponents of low-carb have always recommended high-fat, not high-protein, and both diets have been around for decades.

I have read tons of things on different diets but i just just wondering how people felt about this.
I would like to know if anyone out there is going to stay on one of these diets for life.....
If you should decide to stick to it are there really no health concerns.

No where does it say 100% so just looking for feed back.

I've been on such a diet for years. And what do you mean by 100%?? 100% of what?

if you have been on this diet for years i would be interested to see your stats.

100% that is is healthy

Not sure what you mean by stats. I eat low-carb/high fat for health benefits, not to lose weight, as I have none to lose. I'm 56, and quite positive that low-carb/high-fat is of benefit to me. I have no energy problems, no health problems, and am physically active. All pretty boring, I guess...

I eat very high fat. I add butter to everything, drizzle olive and coconut oils on all sorts of things, cook everything in ghee and other oils such as organic canola and safflower oils. I use lots of cream, and high fat cheeses, and plenty of nuts nearly every day. I feel a thousand times better than before, and my results speak for themself.

If you didnt need to lose what was the health benefit.

I am going to do some more reading n this subject but has anyone else been on this diet that is out there.
If not for weight why would you eat this way.

CY Girl, If you are concerned about fat, then try eating food with the healthy types of fat, like olive oil, avacados, etc. You may want to read up about polyunsaturated fats vs saturated fats. One health benefit of the high protein diet is that you are avoiding a lot of the processed foods which contain chemicals and cancer causing preservatives. Just my two cents. Kathy555

I know you werent addressing me, but I just had to chime in. ;)

High fat, low carb is a healthy way of eating, and just because you arent overweight has no bearing on whether you should eat that way or not.

I personally dont follow a specific plan, however I do eat low carb, very high fat (no hydrogenated or rancid fats though), and i started eating this way to improve my health in general. Not just to lose weight. Nearly all of my health problems have either improved loads, or gone away entirely. Also since it is a healthy way to eat it can prevent many health problems from occuring in the first place.

Cygirl, can you be more specific, please? Which diet specifically are you referring to? Keckwick? Fat fast? Neither of those were intended to be a long term WOE.
While high fat (no transfats) paired with low carbs shouldn't pose a problem, high fat paired with high carbs, especially highly refined carbs poses a great health risk.
Would I feed my kids eggs dripping in lard? Probably not. But I would feed them eggs fried in butter (and frequently do). ;)

You could start here: The Skinny on Fats.

Rosebud:rose:

thanx Rosebud.! :wave:

I quess the real debate is how much fat is ok.
I couldnt live on high fats,
--6 eggs cooked in lard etc.

Cygirl: you don't know for sure until you've tried it!

If what you are saying is i will like it i can tell you i wont.Thats just me.

I dont know anyone that would eat this for a health benifit nor have i heard of a doc telling a sick unhealthy person to eat this way.

Nothing i have read the last while tells me this is good.

Tell me what health concerns this has cleared up for you.

Sorry :)