The Today show interviewed an author this morning who is a dermatologist (Dr. Nicholas Perricone, The Perricone Principle). The discussion was how to look younger via diet. I clipped an excerpt from his article which is quite lenghty. The whole text is on MSNBC Today Show website. Basically, he recounts an experience with a patient, a 40 something former model, who came to him for anti-aging advice.

His comment:

"Though carbohydrates do rapidly raise serotonin levels, once the blood sugar goes up and an insulin response occurs, the serotonin levels crash again, as I will explain in detail in Chapter Three. In order to limit their daily caloric intake, women tend to exclude protein in favor of carbohydrates, many of which have high glycemic indexes, that is, the body can rapidly convert them into sugar — such as pasta, potatoes, bagels, and so on. These carbohydrates are also directly responsible for loss of skin tone and increased body fat. Yet, with a proper diet composed of adequate protein, low glycemic carbohydrates, and the all-important essential fatty acids, serotonin levels can be elevated to much higher levels. Such a diet sustains these higher levels, keeping mood elevated and eliminating the continual craving for the unhealthy carbohydrates."

So, is the mainstream medical profession listening?

Susan

LOL...he makes it sound so scientific! As opposed to my "CARBS BAD!!!!" approach...LOL.

Looks like the message is finally getting out there!

Lisa

Very interesting how this summer there's been quite a few shows that have had stories about low carbing.

Dateline, 20/20, 48 hours, Today show, and I have heard others have had small segments or some guests on. I think the tide may be finally changing.

Now that word is starting to get out that it was George McGovern back in the 70s who started the whole USDA-backed low-fat, hi-carb WOE, and that it was all done for the almighty dollar, perhaps people will start to lose their fear or fat and actually do the research for themselves.

It would be great to see people begin to take charge of their eating habits in the LC way and get back into shape. I only wish I would have known 20 years ago what I know now.

And another observation: just waiting for the next wave of lawsuits against the US Gov't for starting this HOAX about low-fat. This could get ugly folks. You know how sue-happy we are here (and perhaps in other countries like Canada, too).

Thanks for posting this Susan! --Betty