5 Reasons You're not losing weight
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snickerscharlie wrote: »
I don't think he is advocating an unbalanced diet, just suggesting that eating too much of certain foods may be causing changes in the intestinal flora which could be causing someone issues.
No, he didn't say "someone," he said "most people." BIG difference.
Needless woo-filled fearmongering at its finest.
Citation needed on the "woo-filled fearmongering." Peer reviewed article perhaps? Or is this just going to be another thread where everything one disagrees with is "woo not supported by science" with no actual science actually being presented to dispute it? You're making the claim that the author's statements are incorrect, so back up your claims.2 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »
I don't think he is advocating an unbalanced diet, just suggesting that eating too much of certain foods may be causing changes in the intestinal flora which could be causing someone issues.
No, he didn't say "someone," he said "most people." BIG difference.
Needless woo-filled fearmongering at its finest.
Citation needed on the "woo-filled fearmongering." Peer reviewed article perhaps? Or is this just going to be another thread where everything one disagrees with is "woo not supported by science" with no actual science actually being presented to dispute it? You're making the claim that the author's statements are incorrect, so back up your claims.
Okay, from a post upthread:
"Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fiber.
Beans and other legumes: Cooking tips - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition.../legumes/art-20044278Mayo Clinic
Lentils: 1 cup has the protein of 3 eggs."
Why are legumes to be limited? Why are they "bad?" The author clearly states that legumes are among the reasons why "Unfortunately, most people don’t usually realize their gut isn’t functioning properly until it’s too late."
Too late for what, exactly?
Therefore, it's needless woo-filled fearmongering at its finest.
And we'll just have to agree to disagree, then.15 -
Non functioning guts are actually not that common but according to that he thinks they are.6
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singingflutelady wrote: »Non functioning guts are actually not that common but according to that he thinks they are.
You are correct. I heard this same thing at my appointment the other day with a well respected GI doctor. I trust him any day, and especially over a blogger.3 -
PennWalker wrote: »smotheredincheese wrote: ».. and chewing all your food to a mush sound like symptoms of an eating disorder, not a legitimate weightloss method.
That is quite the opposite of a eating disorder. Stuffing your face as fast as you can (like most overweight people do) is however closer to beeing a disorder.
eating slow, and chew your food properly is the easiest way to lose weight, as it will prevent overeating.
I agree that eating slowly is better than racing through your meal.
I definitely don't agree with Will Owens about legumes.
Legumes from the Mayo Clinic:
Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fiber.
Beans and other legumes: Cooking tips - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition.../legumes/art-20044278Mayo Clinic
Lentils: 1 cup has the protein of 3 eggs.
Yes! In defense of legumes! Honestly, I can't hit my fiber goal without them. I eat legumes of one kind or another every day.
The virtues of legumes aside, if someone's digestion truly is not functioning, per the Will Owens quote, that person needs to see a doctor, not take blogger advice.6 -
PennWalker wrote: »smotheredincheese wrote: ».. and chewing all your food to a mush sound like symptoms of an eating disorder, not a legitimate weightloss method.
That is quite the opposite of a eating disorder. Stuffing your face as fast as you can (like most overweight people do) is however closer to beeing a disorder.
eating slow, and chew your food properly is the easiest way to lose weight, as it will prevent overeating.
I agree that eating slowly is better than racing through your meal.
I definitely don't agree with Will Owens about legumes.
Legumes from the Mayo Clinic:
Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fiber.
Beans and other legumes: Cooking tips - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition.../legumes/art-20044278Mayo Clinic
Lentils: 1 cup has the protein of 3 eggs.
Yes! In defense of legumes! Honestly, I can't hit my fiber goal without them. I eat legumes of one kind or another every day.
The virtues of legumes aside, if someone's digestion truly is not functioning, per the Will Owens quote, that person needs to see a doctor, not take blogger advice.
yes, Yes, YES.1 -
I love split pea soup.
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/split-pea-soup/6fe46425-366d-4c2f-b68c-1dc824391f60
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queenliz99 wrote: »I love split pea soup.
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/split-pea-soup/6fe46425-366d-4c2f-b68c-1dc824391f60
I had lentil soup for lunch. Guess my gut is now unbalanced.
Oh, and my breakfast included some yogurt made from goat's milk (I've been to the farm it was from, so I saw them hanging out on what I'd consider pasture and eating and stuff). Which leads to the question, why is "pastured" dairy extra bad for my gut (allegedly).1 -
singingflutelady wrote: »Non functioning guts are actually not that common but according to that he thinks they are.
You are correct. I heard this same thing at my appointment the other day with a well respected GI doctor. I trust him any day, and especially over a blogger.
Same with my gi. I have Crohn's so I know quite a bit about guts lol0 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »
I don't think he is advocating an unbalanced diet, just suggesting that eating too much of certain foods may be causing changes in the intestinal flora which could be causing someone issues.
No, he didn't say "someone," he said "most people." BIG difference.
Needless woo-filled fearmongering at its finest.
Citation needed on the "woo-filled fearmongering." Peer reviewed article perhaps? Or is this just going to be another thread where everything one disagrees with is "woo not supported by science" with no actual science actually being presented to dispute it? You're making the claim that the author's statements are incorrect, so back up your claims.
You're asking them to prove the blog's claim wrong?1 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Oh, and my breakfast included some yogurt made from goat's milk (I've been to the farm it was from, so I saw them hanging out on what I'd consider pasture and eating and stuff). Which leads to the question, why is "pastured" dairy extra bad for my gut (allegedly).
I'd bet money they meant to say "pasteurized dairy" as that's frequently a target of the "this food is BAD" crowd.0 -
SusanMFindlay wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »Oh, and my breakfast included some yogurt made from goat's milk (I've been to the farm it was from, so I saw them hanging out on what I'd consider pasture and eating and stuff). Which leads to the question, why is "pastured" dairy extra bad for my gut (allegedly).
I'd bet money they meant to say "pasteurized dairy" as that's frequently a target of the "this food is BAD" crowd.
Oh, heh, you are probably right.1 -
Sadly, the MFP blogs are full of woo. I've seen starvation mode and many examples of elimination diets that are unnecessary. I've eaten any food I've wanted and you can't argue with the 82lbs gone from my body.9
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MissusMoon wrote: »Sadly, the MFP blogs are full of woo. I've seen starvation mode and many examples of elimination diets that are unnecessary. I've eaten any food I've wanted and you can't argue with the 82lbs gone from my body.
I agree with this.
Any special gut diets should be prescribed by a GI doctor, supervised by a registered dietician, with follow up of the results. Digestive problems can be serious business, but that in no way means certain foods are bad.
Congrats on your amazing weight loss!0
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