Mon, Jun-10-02, 22:13
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
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Location: Ottawa, ON
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Re: High protein, low carb diets don't work, say nutritionists on 'No Diet Day'
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Originally posted by doreen T
Dr. Rhonda Bell, an associate nutritional science professor at the University of Alberta, said the key to healthy weight loss is simple and just plain common sense. Exercise more and follow a nutrition program designed by a doctor
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That's great, Rhonda! I follow a diet designed by Doctors Edes and Atkins 
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"When you limit the amount of carbohydrates you take in, you force the body to try to convert glucose from other sources into amino acids," Bell said.
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Dear Rhonda, amino acids come from protein not from carbs. That's o.k., don't be embarressed, we won't take away your Phd. 
But you really should read some research before making such statements, just to avoid looking like an idiot.
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