I had to tell you about the 15 minute spot on "What if fat is a lie"or something like that...
20/20 met with the person who wrote the article (for which I forgot his name ) Basically it was explained briefly how the food pyramid was created by lawyers and such not doctors and how there was now 20 years of study showing that simple carbs such as sugar, flour, rice, and potatoes are bad for you for most people. And that fat in the form of liquid oils and in fatty fish are actually good for you.
Personally, I thought we all knew that even before we low carbed.
The diet researchers say though, that saturated fats as in meat and in dairy are still bad for you and that whole grains are good for you.
I think there are people who's heighted sensitivity to carbs make even corn, whole wheat, and such even too much to eat.
The spot did mention that people eating too many carbs were craving more food than those on low carb diets.
Barbara Walters criticized the Atkins program but the other anchor.. (dang what was his name! ... seemed very much for it. The person who wrote the article said he was staying on a low carb diet till more studies are done.
Ps I'm so sorry about the names, I have a poor hearing memory... Could someone help me fill in the missing details? Thanks!