We need a 'thoughtful' smiley-icon.

I think I see what you mean, Wa'il. A series of well-thought-out statements to refute the claim that low-carbing is faddish/unhealthy/unnatural, as opposed to, say, the low-fat diet, which, as mounting evidence now shows, is itself faddish/unhealthy/unnatural (though, since everyone's different, it's probably fine for some!).

I agree that manufacturers will promote diets that let them market processed food (they don't have much choice if they want to stay in business!). But just to play devil's advocate, we see that happening in the low-carb world already, with Atkins bars, low-carb tortillas, sugar-free syrups, chocolates, drinks, etc. Let's face it, when was the last time you saw anyone - even on a low carb shopping site - advertising a pork chop, or broccolli, for that matter?

On the other hand, I agree wholeheartedly with your claim that you don't _have_ to buy special products to eat low-carb, and certainly Atkins, the Eadses, etc., have never advocated doing so.

This is an interesting discussion, I'm enjoying it!

Rachel