You don't NEED..............

I'm going to give most of the people posting in this thread a pass because they seem new here. Reading thru the first 2 pages almost no one got the intention of this post. They don't get that they are on the same side of the argument as the OP.

Right?

Anyone who states I can live without carbs is not on the same page as I am.

Many people don’t NEED a lot of things in their diet.

However, in my opinion….it’s not a matter of just staying alive, it’s about being as healthy and satisfied as possible. So you can continue trying to convince people and posting topics regarding how people don’t need certain nutrients or things in their diet and how if they give up such and such they will be able to live (you didn't state that, but all these posts recently about taking certain things out of your diet to make us healthier is getting old- quit trying to be professionals that you just aren't!!!), meanwhile, I’ll read and listen to texts that make sense for a person that likes food and can afford it, I will continue to enjoy eating healthy amounts from every food group. I love carbs, I love dairy….I don’t need to give them up to be healthy. Can I survive without these things? Yeah sure, probally….look at the poverty in the world and at how many people go without certain nutrients and healthy foods such as carbs, protein, dairy on a daily basis....but is there more to life than just ‘surviving’ and ‘staying a float’? In my opinion, YES!

So to clarifie, do I agree with you saying you don't NEED this stuff? Yeah, sure, mildly...do I understand why you posted this? Not even a little and last but not least.....in order for someone to be healthy, satisfied and obtain many nutritional benefits from each of the food groups you mentioned (carbs, dairy....not fast food, iphone and those pointless, obvious things you included..) you do NEED to eat them. This was a pointless post in my opinion. Enough with the whole- you don't need this, you shouldn't eat that.....eat reasonable amounts from each food group, exercise regualarily, watch for overconsumption on certain nutrients (or under consumption) and you will be leading yourself to your healthiest life. Just my opinion and I know others will probally be throwing me under the bus- but hey if you want to avoid certain foods- go for it, I'll be happy over here enjoying what I can from every food group, my fitness and health. Obtaining nutrients from the first few foods that you mentioned has only made me the strongest, and most healthiest I've been in 28 years!

Happy eating everyone!

Physiologically speaking you do NEED carbs. To fuel your brain, or else it doesn't run properly.

Maybe. Carbs are non essential though. You can live without them.


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Sorry, I totally disagree. I would not be able to perform if I ate no carbs. Carbs fuel my workouts.

I can't tell if you are being intentionally ignorant of what Niner is saying or are just truly not versed in the science but you do not NEED carbs for survival. They are not an essential nutrient like proteins and fats. I eat them and so do most people and yes they can help fuel your workouts. However, they are not essential to survival and your body will use gluconeogesis to convert amino acids to glucose, as has already been stated in this thread.

To make it painfully obvious, his point is that people post in various threads all the time about how you don't need X (insert whatever thier personal agenda item is). Niner is saying you don't. But you can if you want.

Did you even read the whole thread??

ain't nobody getting my iphone....I'm just saying:noway:

Pants. Nobody needs pants.

^ THIS

And bras, they suck

I'm in favor!! Off with all the bras!!! :drinker:

I'm going to give most of the people posting in this thread a pass because they seem new here. Reading thru the first 2 pages almost no one got the intention of this post. They don't get that they are on the same side of the argument as the OP.

^^Yep. It's been entertaining so far lol.

Pants. Nobody needs pants.

Or bras

Physiologically speaking you do NEED carbs. To fuel your brain, or else it doesn't run properly.

Maybe. Carbs are non essential though. You can live without them.

you're both right............... but while some people's brains will run with no noticeable loss of function on a zero carb diet, my brain will not. I have PTSD which has mostly gone away now thank God, but it gets worse/makes a comeback if I don't eat enough carbs. I've even read a scientific study about low carb diets sometimes causing worsening or a relapse with anxiety disorders... something that people should be aware of, even if it doesn't apply to everyone who has them.

I do agree with the general point of your opening post though. Just because you *can* live without something, doesn't mean you shouldn't have it. There's too much food puritanism going on. Food is supposed to be enjoyed, and people should be able to enjoy something without going OTT about it to the extend that it damages their health.

I may not need it but if I don't get it watch out...

I need dairy and meat or I would kill someone. Just saying.