The other day when I posted, I named it before I wrote it, and then managed to forget to say something. Oh well, whenever I post while busy, I often make mistakes of that nature!
The redundancy I was referring to is what has been going on in the LC nutrition world I frequent. There is very little under the sun which is new, unfortunately. ;-) I'm the member of a few private groups on facebook, and a lot of the posted studies and articles are either repetitions or confirmations of everything we low-carbers are already convinced-of.
Resolved: that butter is good for you; that sugar is bad for you; that the amount of starch you can handle is extremely variable, depending on many things; that the people who make our policy are dangerously influenced by processors of junk-food....
I suppose I should be glad that good studies/articles that support my own observations are out there -- the best-written of them I pass along to my friends who are interested in diet-influencing-health but who don't have my free time or passion for the subject. I should also be unsurprised by the corruption of researchers (it's much harder to fool clinicians) who insist that metabolic and neurological toxins are okay "in moderation," but it still infuriates me.
In the end, that's why so many bloggers slow way down in producing fact-filled posts, or like me, change the discussion to observations of anomalies of experience. I really miss the frequent expositions that Wooo used to treat us to, concerning everything from sociology to pharmacology, to her entertaining rants. I sadly miss J Stanton, too, but he pointed this situation out a long time ago, here.
It's kinda like a version of "evolve or die," isn't it? ;-)
Yes!! THIS, Tess. Once you get there, get educated, n=1, then it becomes routine. I've felt it in myself. I
ReplyDeleteI still think/know that my food addiction could come back with even more force than before, so I still post monthly updates. But really, I've tried IF ( I need 3 meals a day), very low carb = no great results, etc.
It does seem like an island, either you get on it and stay on it or the population in general is eating themselves to illness based on poor advice. I'm convinced that the "everything in moderation" crowd is the output of slick advertising and naturally thin dietitians.
It will be interesting if more can be done with my 23nMe raw data and some good algorithms. That will take time, I know. Carry on and hope you are having a good summer.
It does take diligence to not fall off the wagon, even when we know how horrible it feels to eat our personal "wrong foods"! I KNOW that wheat-eating makes my knees hurt, but occasionally i do it anyway -- dumb human that i am. ;-) It's been a week since we got home and started eating better, and the pain is beginning to fade -- YEA!
DeleteBut we take our risks with our eyes open -- i feel sorry for those who don't realize that "everything in moderation" only works for those who TOLERATE everything, and really can be moderate. I observe all kinds of foodstuffs which make ME hungrier simply by sampling them! Imagine thinking that the only way to lose/control weight is via severe caloric restriction, and then trying to compose one's diet around those things! Nightmare! :-(
I hope you'll write about working with your genetic data -- sounds fascinating! Have a great summer, yourself!
I've noticed this phenomenon as well...and I miss some of our bloggers. I would like to start a blog myself about my experiences and link to the great articles I've found. I still enjoy reading about your trips and family fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lauren
Thank you! :-) I think you SHOULD write one -- i'm sure you have some very valuable observations to share!
DeleteI loved the heady days of the early 2010s: so many super-smart bloggers smashing the healthy-whole-grains machine, going head-to-head with the vegan trolls who showed up, outing vegan researchers as liars--and of course, the now defunct carb-saneR blog. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteNow, I feel like I've beaten low-carb as a subject to death. Recently, I moved on to writing a collection of essays about work.
There were some GREAT days! :-) I learned so much during that period, but alas too many moved on to other interests. Well, those of us who enjoy writing WILL find a way to continue. Have you published all of your essays?
Delete(LOL -- i always did feel a little guilty enjoying CarbsaneR as much as i did -- she could be pretty brutal.... But it REALLY makes me angry when damaging advice is given to struggling people!)
Most of the essays are still in the works. My favorite one completed so far is The Crazy Lady. It's about working with vile coworkers, based on my own experience.
DeleteOoh, i'm sure a lot of us are able to relate to THAT!
DeleteThe years go by and things move on ... but to me the LCHF message is still an important one to talk of, especially if you are a diabetic, or have a husband, or family member who is diabetic.
ReplyDeletePeople come and people go, but you are still here Tess, GREAT and so are many of your loyal followers.
Happy 4th of July
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan! :-) One of the delightful things abou writing and following blogs is making friends all over the place -- as i describe them on facebook, "dear friends i've never met." I consider you, Eddie, and the rest of the TLCD team to be foremost among them!
DeleteI agree, the LC message is valuable for most of us -- especially people with severe carbohydrate intolerance! I pass along the best of the articles and studies for the benefit of my friends who could use a little amendment to their diets. ;-)
Have a lovely summer! Going to the Lake District again this year?
Hi Tess - you ask - Going to the Lake District again this year?
DeleteDefinitely, one of our most favourite places.
Enjoy the rest of your week
All the best Jan