Read an interesting story be a specialist.
dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...
Vegetarianism led to my mother's premature death:
Prominent NHS cardiologist claims the meat-free diet played a 'crucial role in her suffering'
• Dr Aseem Malhotra said a deficiency of protein worsened his mother's health
•She developed serious spinal problems and arthritis and had mobility issues
I caution health conscious people from drawing conclusions on dietary regimes based on articles that appear in the mass print media, or ANY anecdotal evidence for that matter. It is best to review medical research literature on any subject of health. Even then you must weigh information and understand studies can sometimes be flawed.
The article presented provides anecdotal evidence from one person. In spite of the fact that that individual may be a cardiologist, we cannot conclude definitively the dietary management and other potential factors that may have influenced the health of his mother.
There are many different forms of vegetarianism and you can call yourself a vegetarian and still eat junk food.
French fries, bread, pasta, pizza can all be part of the vegetarian cuisine yet, a diet high in those foods will damage your health. Many 'vegetarian' processed foods sold in supermarkets can be high in sugars, unhealthy oils and be nutritionally deplete.
Undertaking a vegetarian diet requires a thorough understanding of nutrition and ensuring a diverse and balanced diet.
Legumes, nuts, soy, broccoli, quinoa and many leafy greens can provide sufficient levels of both calcium and protein. Where there is any doubt, a vitamin supplement can make up the shortfall.
Resistance training or lack thereof also plays a role in bone density, muscle maintenance and overall health.
Thank you for your response.
People do not look at news paper article, but in this case, mother a GP son a cardiologist who have given some reasons why diet is important.
For me the health section in the news papers have helped me to understand life.
Please take a loo at this eat well guide on this link:
nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/t...
May be you can compare this guide to the write up you have given?
Thanks.
Thank you for the reference link.
The NHS dietary guide is out-dated. The allocation to simple carbohydrates like bread, rice, pasta and potatoes is much too high.
Medical professionals and researchers on the leading edge of longevity studies as well as those dealing with diabetes, cancer and heart disease emphasize the severe restriction of simple carbohydrates due to the insulin response they generate.
The Mediterranean Diet focuses on legumes, vegetables, fruits, with moderate portions of animal protein and dairy.
Interestingly, here in Canada the government just issued its new dietary guide and it appears more consistent with the Mediterranean Diet.
Check out this link:
cbc.ca/news/health/canada-f...
In general, governments tend to be behind the private sector, especially in matters of health.
Here's a good link: dietdoctor.com/low-carb
The book, 'Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who Have Lived the Longest' - was first published in 2008, by Dan Buettner. Dr. Robert Atkins published his first work way back in 1972 on the merits of a low-carb diet.
John Yudkin, a UK nutritionist and researcher published his book on low-carb diets titled 'Pure White and Deadly' in 1972.
Ketogenic diets (those focusing on fat as the primary energy source for humans) have been used for 80-90 years to treat those with mental illness and epilepsy.
Yet, governments worldwide have been promoting the wrong dietary advice for nearly 50 years.
As you may be aware, the Sugar industry bribed Harvard researchers in the late 1960s to vilify dietary fat and cholesterol, instead of sugar in the work to determine the cause of cardiovascular disease. The Sugar industry also paid off the government.
Watch this: youtu.be/K3ksKkCOgTw
The government's emphasis on carbohydrates for the last 40 years has led to an obesity and diabetes epidemic worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the world. The evidence therefore is clear.
Watch this: youtu.be/f1oRlVKwrio
When looking for health guidelines and dietary advice, you cannot trust the government, you must do your own research.
Good luck.
Thanks I agree it is out of date but the bottom it says, last reviewed 28/01/2019 and the next review is 28/01/2022. My life style change started 5 years ago, still learning.
If they last reviewed it this year and still haven't changed it, that tells you everything you need to know about their level of competency. I would ignore it completely.
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Has anybody any direct experience of the diets prescribed by Dean Ornish and Caldwell Esselstyn to 'Reverse heart disease'? 
New here looking for advice 
