Stuart Elliott
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An interesting article on general protein intake.
Protein mania: the rich world’s new diet obsession
Protein mania: the rich world’s new diet obsession
Not to be nit-picky (sorry), but the main reason this statement seems contradictory is that it's using the same word (weight) for two distinctly different things (fat and muscle mass).Ask people what diet for losing weight, “more protein” is the answer. Want to gain weight? “More protein.”
I understand the issue, but does the average bloke? In my experience this throws them for a loop.Not to be nit-picky (sorry), but the main reason this statement seems contradictory is that it's using the same word (weight) for two distinctly different things (fat and muscle mass).
I could say that I'll die if I go too long without breathing gas, but I'll die if I breathe gas for too long. It doesn't make sense unless you know that I'm talking about oxygen and carbon monoxide, respectively.
pun intended or not. Wittgenstein dealt quite some time with "Sprachspiele" "language/word games". Sometimes fun sometimes annoying. Just an observation...back to discussion.Not to be nit-picky (sorry), but the main reason this statement seems contradictory is that it's using the same word (weight) for two distinctly different things (fat and muscle mass).
I could say that I'll die if I go too long without breathing gas, but I'll die if I breathe gas for too long. It doesn't make sense unless you know that I'm talking about oxygen and carbon monoxide, respectiv
I ate lunch with Prof. T. Colin Campbell and his wife at a conference, and after a lifetime of research on the subject he is completely bewildered at what he calls this “reverence” for animal protein.
True enough, unfortunately.I understand the issue, but does the average bloke?
Yes, from what I’ve randomly seen here and there Ancel Keys seems to be somewhat of a “missionary” with lots of biases clouding his “research”....T. Colin Campbell
Campbell's The China Study reminds me of Ancel Keys pseudo-science research on Cholesterol; only quoting information, regardless of the validity of it, that supported his believe and disregarding all other reputable research that counter it.
Kenny Croxdale
As much as we claim to be scientific and rational, humans are actually very emotional and illogical, and that is well-displayed in this arena. Most everything is tainted.
Yes, from what I’ve randomly seen here and there Ancel Keys seems to be somewhat of a “missionary” with lots of biases clouding his “research”....
But in this age/topic of misinformation, it’s all essentially who you choose to trust.
Without placing blame or whatever, no offense intended...one side of the “nutrition argument” always vouches for the China study and Ancel Keys (and others) as they all tend to agree with each other, while if you reject one you necessarily reject them all, so the opposite side of the “nutrition argument” will toss them out.
As much as we claim to be scientific and rational, humans are actually very emotional and illogical, and that is well-displayed in this arena.
Most everything is tainted.