I was wondering your view on the various pop diets. Atkins, South Beach and so on. My brother is a higher up at Basic American Foods and was commenting on a big drop in potato sales a year or two ago and how it was attributed to these diets.
These diets do make scientific claims, but little to no peer reviewed claims. It's obvious they have an economic and dietetic impact on people. Most here, being foodies and chefs aren't impressed with these diets.
On the other hand, many here do have diet restrictions from diabetes, heart issues, allergies and more. Myself, I have to watch sodium for Meniere's. It strikes me that a diabetic diet bears some strong similarities to Atkins in their use of carbs and glycemic index, yet diabetics often have trouble losing weight for other reasons.
I'm interested in your summary of these issues.
Phil
These diets do make scientific claims, but little to no peer reviewed claims. It's obvious they have an economic and dietetic impact on people. Most here, being foodies and chefs aren't impressed with these diets.
On the other hand, many here do have diet restrictions from diabetes, heart issues, allergies and more. Myself, I have to watch sodium for Meniere's. It strikes me that a diabetic diet bears some strong similarities to Atkins in their use of carbs and glycemic index, yet diabetics often have trouble losing weight for other reasons.
I'm interested in your summary of these issues.
Phil