I've been following this thread - almost from it's inception - with a great deal of interest.

I think I have been intrigued, offended, educated, confused and enlighted. I have enjoyed almost every minute of it.

I plan to give this a try, and have already moved toward lowering my carb/grain/vege intake.

I have a tangental curiosity question. We've all heard about the people the media took such glee in reporting about who either died or were hospitalized for the "dangerous" lack of carbohydrates in their diets resultant from the "Adkins Fad". I always figured that the poor unfortunates never actually read a book, didn't progress through the phases, and never added back "beneficial" carbs.

After reading this thread, and having the idea of "beneficial" carbs challenged, I am left to wonder.... what actually caused those folks to get sick?

Bear, thank for starting this thread. And thanks to all of the rest of the thread regulars who have made it an interesting daily read.