http://www.msnbc.com/news/810153.asp?0bl=-0

What do you folks think about this pearl of wisdom from the good old US Government?



-Rick

This article didn't seem to be targeting the idea of carbs re weight loss or weight management, but rather risk of certain cancers and heart health. Personally, I think eating information is all WAY too confusing for those of us with other obsessions to feed. And, that could possibly be on purpose. Who knows what is the best way of eating until you die, right? Do you go with The Zone? which seems to favor more carbs from veggies (my nearly complete uneducated opinion) or with USDA pyramid [scheme] way of eating?

One study cited in the article, was, presumbly, focused on women rather than on a more generalized population - does that make it a little less valid for other people like, oh say, MEN?

And another thing:

I know this sounds radical, but what about portion M-O-D-E-R-A-T-I-O-N? I don't personally know how to eat foods in moderation right now, but that's my ultimate goal. The Iowa Women's Health Study cited that people who consumed whole grains "just over the minimum recommended, which is three servings a day," had better health benefits. (A serving being a regular sized bowl of cereal or 1 sandwich being 3 servings.) I'm here to tell you that I probably used to down enough pasta to feed two Italian villages per day. Most people would probably see health & weight benefits if they stuck to smaller portion sizes of anything !

And lastly:

I thought this quote was extremely funny:

Quote:

A diet centered on white bread, fat-free cookies , pretzels and bagels is not a basis for good health. We need to focus on a variety of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans for the many different health benefits they bring, as well as their great taste.