First I would like to say that I don't usually get involved in telling others about eating habits, why? because we are truly limited by life oportunities; resources, location, strong traditions from the surroundings, and strong habits beyond our control. Also, I don't know that much about nutrition, even so I do care about nutrition and try to keep learning, even so slowly. The pace of the learner's pace is individual.
However.
Bob said ''I attended the Mobile conference and listened to Dr. Steger's presentation. If you are familiar with his claims, I can't think of more opposite takes on nutrition.''
I can actually think of more opposite takes on nutrition. Here are a few interesting quotes from his book: 'The Nutrition Factor'' that have to do with the whole subject at hand and that will hopefully clarify his claims for the ones that doesn't know about them.
page 72-84 (Bolds are mine)
‘‘Most people are concerned with high cholesterol and high triglycerides, however, the acid levels in our body, which are called pH are the real problems. Cholesterol and triglycerides are both essential to the human body in small quantities.’’
‘‘Refined sugars promote tooth decay and rob the body of important B vitamins. This may result in a deficiency, which can lead to mental illness, such as nervous break downs and other nervous problems. Other problems may include skin disorders, constipation, and even heart problems.’’
‘‘Large amounts of carbohydrates weaken the kidneys and cause multitude of problems. A high carbohydrate, fat, and protein-based diet also weakens the will. Too much sweet and starches makes the body obese and plethoric. A diet high in fat-especially saturated fat-leads to degeneration. A diet high in protein can fill the body with auto toxins.’’
‘‘The breakfast cereals we are feeding our kids will not build strong minds and bodies. Potato chips and other junk foods cannot rebuild and repair human tissue. When one tries to build a body of coffee, honey buns, noodles, sausages, and embalmed meats, we are truly disillusioning the mind and continuing to destroy the body slowly but surely.’’
‘‘Almost all fruits and vegetables are alkaline, which is good for your body. And nearly all the proteins and starches are acidic; there are a few exceptions to this rule but not many. A diet, which is eighty percent alkaline and twenty percent acid is the perfect balance of food for one to consume on a daily basis. If you have six vegetables and two fruits then you are consuming eight of the alkaline foods. If you are consuming one protein and one starch, then you are having two of the acids foods.’’
‘‘Exercise will help to build the muscle around the spine and help it become strong, and will also help keep it aligned much better.’’
‘‘Pork is considered high risk meat because the pig is willing to eat almost anything. Red meat is usually not completely digested properly in most people because of lack of hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. This undigested protein is actually treated as a toxic waste by the body, and eliminated trough the colon or eliminated by the liver and excreted through the kidneys as a waste product.’’
‘‘The oldest living people in the world all consume small amounts of white meat two or three times a week. Chicken, quail, and turkey meat is the best and cleanest fowl to be eaten.’’
‘‘Meat has the highest source of usable protein that can be assimilated by the body. The bioquemical elements (such as phosporus) in meat are higher evolved than that which comes from plants. The phosphorus we find in meat, the highest evolved phosphorus we can consume, is used by the brain. I do not recommend the use of beef or pork. Most of the meat we find in the supermarkets is injected with a steroid called stilbestrol, which is fed to the animals to increase weight very quickly. Stilbestrol has been found in numerous studies to form cancer in the body. Also, many of the meats that are found on the shelves are injected with antibiotics and sprayed with chemical substances used for commercial feed. Another very important thing to remember is that too much meat protein can lead to urea build up in the blood, which has toxic effects on the kidneys and liver. This is one of the main contributing factors to goat and pancreatic and kidney stones. Once again, it is important to stick with fresh, cold water fish with fins and scales, two to three times a week, or organic chicken or turkey breast. ‘’
‘‘Carbohydrates have a tendency to heat up the body but can be fattening when taken in abundance. I suggest that my patience don’t consume more than thirty to forty grams of carbohydrates pear meal. This is what causes some people to become tired and or sleepy after a lunch or a dinner meal’’
I don't have a great speech as Tom Naughton, however, I don't care, I already start typing... I think that for the way on which he presents his message (taking in account he works in the media and is skilled to be charismatic and persuasive among the public), it seems to me that he is in love with his new found 'fact/theory', I am not saying if I agree or not I am just saying that I would think it twice and would make more research before following all that he says. For the rest of the writers posted, I guess some still differ in some points or others. Yes, toady's grains surely are not what they used to be - thanks to massive production and many other factor$. But the same happen with today's meat. Even if today's fat doesn't rise cholesterol, I am not sure that it would be wise to stay on a fast food/junk food diet for the rest of your life. And if someone would think that is wise, I will wish you 'good luck' once again .
On this tread we are talking about a 'certain view on food' and I don't think that it's fair to compare BT and what we believe that is so different from the rest of Christendom, with the few who believe a 'certain view about food'. Another analogy that has to do with food would probably be more properly, but not this forum, because a 'logical fallacy' could be constructed on that premise very easily.
And about credentials, well, if someone is going to give me a nutrition diet advance, the suggestions from a not sponsored, independent honest, dr. might have more weight for me than from a professional entertainer, (of course, after comparing the certain information with other sources and what I believe to be the facts). Here another good reason to learn more about biology and the quemistry of our body. My point about credentials (since Ray was compared with this guy) is the same: we are talking about nutrition, not spiritual subjects.
However, on whatever subject that we can talk about, Spiritual matter ALWAYS come! Sooner or later, but they come.
So what is our take to want to try to eat the right way, here on this times of history were the majority around us seem to be eating 'the wrong way'? Is it vanity? Or maybe we are afraid of future pains because we believe on a life of mostly pleasure (hedonism)? Or maybe we just don't want to spend money on the long run from all the hospital bills? So, Is it greed?
Does this means that we should forget all about what we believe that is the right way to do things? I don't think so...What we are supposed to do is to check our motivations and our main intentions when trying to do what is not 'the wrong way' to do things.
Foods are for the belly and the belly for foods. Truth is that our life is more than food! It might be not our lot in life to jump into the road preaching the world about better eating habits,
But food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse. (1 Corinthians 8:8)
In God eyes, whatever we eat, we are not better or worse, once again it's all about our motivations when eating and as long as we don't make our brothers to stumble and as long as we are always grateful in our hearts from every meal and take it not for granted; everything is cool.
Acts 2:46 So [the first communities of true believers] continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.
However, on whatever subject that we can talk about, Spiritual matter ALWAYS come! Sooner or later, but they come.
So what is our take to want to try to eat the right way, here on this times of history were the majority around us seem to be eating 'the wrong way'? Is it vanity? Or maybe we are afraid of future pains because we believe on a life of mostly pleasure (hedonism)? Or maybe we just don't want to spend money on the long run from all the hospital bills? So, Is it greed?
Does this means that we should forget all about what we believe that is the right way to do things? I don't think so...What we are supposed to do is to check our motivations and our main intentions when trying to do what is not 'the wrong way' to do things.
Foods are for the belly and the belly for foods. Truth is that our life is more than food! It might be not our lot in life to jump into the road preaching the world about better eating habits,
But food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse. (1 Corinthians 8:8)
In God eyes, whatever we eat, we are not better or worse, once again it's all about our motivations when eating and as long as we don't make our brothers to stumble and as long as we are always grateful in our hearts from every meal and take it not for granted; everything is cool.
Acts 2:46 So [the first communities of true believers] continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.
Wise words.
God bless,
Levy