I don't want to be too harsh with Dr. Ludwig--he did do those studies looking at metabolic rate on a low carb maintenance diet versus a higher carb diet that I'm so fond of. In his case, I sort of doubt that he's involved in a "push back" although NPR might be--more of a push in the same direction, but somewhat weaker. But maybe sufficient for some, especially if they're not in trouble yet. Maybe beans and brown rice would have worked for me if I'd never considered the indivisible unit for cookies to be a row.