It is interesting that this diet has been in existance for thousands of years. Dr. Atkins, and others, writes a book about it. Thirty years later it is now mainstream and people are finally dying from it. This is nonsense. If you had the opportunity to watch Oprah two days ago, you would never believe anything a doctor or "so called" specialist. I saw a book at Barnes and Nobel about the government's rationale of the food pyramid. You'd be surprised to see what exists on the pyramid because of the agricultural industry. I go by my own health and stick with what is good for me. Don't let propaganda scare you.