Rune B=F8rsj=F8 wrote:
On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:47:16 +1000, Gregory Toomey
wrote:
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"We have known for many years that there is a minimum intake of carbohy=
drate
necessary to maintain the normal function of your body and that is
approximately 150 grams a day," he said. "But, if on the Atkins diet yo=
u go
down to 20 to 30 grams in the induction phase, then maybe go up to 100
grams, still you are far below what your body needs."

Comments?
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150gr is regarded as the safe and sustainable limit and is thus a
guideline for the entire populous. People are different.

By whom is it "regarded as the safe and sustainable limit" for=20
everyone? Does it mean that we have to rush emergency carbs to the=20
Inuit? It's party-line opinion...

It's a silly standard with nothing behind it.

Pastorio