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EventsWhy you can’t trust the weight loss advice of some dietitians
in Big Soda, Calorie counting, Crazy ways to lose weight, Lobbyism 
Here’s a photo from a symposium for dietitians. It is not a joke.
This is why you can’t trust weight loss advice from some dietitians. He or she may have been trained by The Coca Cola Company. The largest professional association of dietitians in America have sold out to the junk food industry, as previously reported.
If you ask a dietitian for weight loss advice you’ll probably just be told to eat less calories. You can keep eating junk food once in a while and even drink soda, as long as you count the calories. This is exactly what the Coca Cola Company wants you to believe.
The truth is that this advice only suits masochists who enjoy being hungry forever. If you want to lose weight without hunger there is a better way to do it.
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Is Your Dietitian Educated by The Coca Cola Company?
How American Dietitians Sold Out to Coca Cola and Pepsi
PS: There are of course plenty of smart dietitians too. The photo above is from the Facebook page of Dietitians for Professional Integrity. If you’re a dietitian and want to feel proud of your profession I recommend you support them.
Many companies sell products that are bad for us. It is up to us to be responsible. A LCHF diet is a way to get there that actually works.
I don't think a personal diet approach should be based on a trust. Before LCarbing, I followed an anty-inflammatory diet plan designed by a well respected Dr.Weill and it worsened my health and made me fatter (the plan required limiting animal proteins and fats, increasing whole grains , fruits and veggies).
DUK The diabetes charity.
Abbott Bayer Boehringer Ingelheim Bristol Myers Squibb Bupa Bunzl Everyclick First Capital Connect Flora pro.activ Kodak Lilly Lloyds Pharmacy Menarini Merck Serono Morphy Richards Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited Novartis Novo Nordisk Nursing Times PAL Technologies Ltd Pfizer Rowlands Pharmacies Sanofi-aventis SplendaTakeda Tesco Diets
HEART UK -The Nation’s Cholesterol Charity
Abbott Healthcare Alpro UK AstraZeneca BHR Pharma Cambridge Weight Plan Cereal Partners UK (Sh Wheat) Food & Drink Federation Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Limited Genzyme Therapeutics Hovis Kellogg’s (Optivita) Kowa Pharmaceutical Europe Co Limited L.IN.C Medical Systems Limited Merck Sharpe & Dhome PlanMyFood Pfizer Premier Foods Progenika Biopharma s.a. Roche Products Limited Unilever (Flora) Welch’s (Purple Grape Juice)
The British Nutrition Foundation
However, the organisation's 39 members, which contribute to its funding, include – beside the Government, the EU – Cadbury, Kellogg's, Northern Foods, McDonald's, PizzaExpress, the main supermarket chains except Tesco, and producer bodies such as the Potato Council. The chairman of its board of trustees, Paul Hebblethwaite, is also chairman of the Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery Trade Association.
The European Food Information Council
Current EUFIC members are: AB Sugar, Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe, Bunge, Cargill, Cereal Partners, Coca-Cola, Danone, DSM Nutritional Products Europe Ltd., Ferrero, Kraft Foods, Mars, McDonald's, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Pfizer Animal Health, Südzucker, and Unilever.
The British Heart Foundation
Unilever Flora margarine.
For what it may be worth, feel free to use anything I write, as you see fit.
Check out our blog http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/
Kind regards Eddie
There is a fault in your argument, first you a making a logical fallacy (Hasty generalization) assuming that all RD are influenced by Coca Cola?
Secondly you assume that all RD are giving bad information to there clients just because they are sponsored by Coca Cola?
Using your own logic then you can’t trust a doctor (MD) for advice on medicin because he/she often is partly sponsored by big pharma, and is often attending symposium for doctors sponsored by big pharma.
"If you ask a dietitian for weight loss advice you’ll probably just be told to eat less calories. You can keep eating junk food once in a while and even drink soda, as long as you count the calories. This is exactly what the Coca Cola Company wants you to believe.
The truth is that this advice only suits masochists who enjoy being hungry forever. If you want to lose weight without hunger there is a better way to do it."
Again another Hasty generalization and a sort of a straw man argument where you assume that all RD give that advice, and that it is wrong
So often the case ! Most MD's know nothing about a healthy diet.
Check out Hope Warshaw a typical dietition on the big pharma payroll.
"Old Dogma: People with type 2 diabetes should follow a low carbohydrate diet.
New Reality: Nutrition recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes from the American Diabetes Association and other health authorities echo the recently unveiled U.S. 2010 Dietary Guidelines (1/31/11) for carbohydrate : about 45 to 65 percent of calories. (Americans currently eat about 45 to 50 percent of calories as carbohydrate--not a "high carb" intake.)"
http://diabeteshealth.com/read/2011/06/28/7199/type-2-diabetes-from-o...
The rare times I'm sick I DON'T go to a MD.
If sick i just need bed rest ( what is a MD going to do for me?)
If I had the flu - how will a MD help?
I'm not going pay and wait for him to just say I'm sick when i already know that and if I ignore most of his advice and drug scripts then why even bother to pay and wait to listen to it?
Though I'm lucky as I'm healthy, I take care of myself and very rarely get sick.
Unfortunately I have to see one if I want bloods checked as I cant go straight to the test labs without a MD script - not that the MD adds any value to the process or interpretation of results.
I know I am stating the obvious, but it seems to me, most people become interested in lowcarb, for the weight loss benefits. It is a fact there are many more overweight people than there are diabetics, let’s hope it stays that way. A diabetic going lowcarb 50 carbs a day or less, has a huge incentive to stay lowcarb. Less medication, for many type two diabetics nil medication, to hold stable non diabetic blood glucose numbers.
The over weight non diabetic may wait weeks, or even months to see a substantial reduction in weight, the diabetic sees a massive change in their fight to reduce the risk of blindness, limb amputation and kidney failure, in a matter of a few days. Very high and very dangerous BG numbers, are very often reduced to non diabetic in less than a week. This is very important, because many type two diabetes medications are close to useless, expensive, and many banned for killing and maiming people. Actos and Avandia two well known examples. The benefit of weight loss is of secondary importance for most type two diabetics. Weight loss is still an important issue for around 80% of type two’s because excessive weight brings about insulin resistance for many.
So, the type two has great incentives to go and stay lowcarb, what about the non diabetic over weight person. Many people believe, including some medical professionals that a diabetic runs high BG numbers because of a lack of insulin. This is true for some diabetics such as type one’s. It comes as a great surprise to many, when I tell them at diagnosis, a heavily overweight diabetic can be running plasma insulin levels of three times higher than a slim non diabetic.
Insulin is often referred to by biochemists as the fat building hormone. In fact, the body cannot make body fat without insulin. It is very unusual to find an overweight individual who doesn’t also have elevated insulin levels. Insulin also inhibits the body’s use of stored fat as a source of fuel. Lowering insulin levels is extremely important, perhaps essential, for weight loss to succeed. This is one reason why low carb diets are particularly successful in weight loss since the fewer the carbs, the less insulin is required. Some may also find that they consume fewer calories without feeling hungry, because their fat metabolism begins to work properly once more, allowing the body access to energy reserves in fat stores which were previously inaccessible.
So, if you are a non diabetic, but heavily overweight, the last thing you need is to be awash with excess insulin. Insulin has a measurable impact on blood vessels by narrowing them, with increased cardiovascular risks. Insulin has often been called the aging hormone. Not enough is bad, too much is also bad. I am sure most people who visit this site know, carbohydrates have a large impact on blood glucose levels, protein much less, and fats have little if any effect. The $64000 question is, if you have not been diagnosed as a diabetic, do you know what your BG numbers are ? Most do not. I would recommend if you are heavily over weight or type two diabetes runs in your family, invest around £10 in a BG meter. It will come with ten test strips. Check your BG one and two hours after a typical meal, you may not be happy with the BG numbers you see, but you will know where you stand.
I once asked a medical professional, why don’t you BG test every over weight person or people that have type two diabetes running through their family’s. She replied the cost would be astronomical. I said the cost of a test strip won’t break the NHS. She replied you are right, but we would find so many diabetics the system could not cope ! Meanwhile most dietitions and healthcare professionals, are telling not only diabetics, but also non diabetics, to base their meals on starchy carbs. Welcome to the crazy world of dietitions.
I was diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome, including Type 2 Diabetes, back in 2003 and I only wish that LCHF had been discussed even just as an alternative at that point.... instead I dutifully followed the standard mainstream advice and was in due course facing a shortened and painful life with a chronic progressive disease. Thankfully that has now all turned around for me.
I think it is important to stress that the LCHF approach is NOT just about managing excess fat mass but is also about improved overall health :-)
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On your final point you may like to check out Jenny Ruhl's Blood Sugar 101 site -- if you have not already done so... this section is titled "Misdiagnosis By Design - The Story Behind the ADA Diagnostic Criteria" http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046782.php
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php
High levels of insulin cause or worsen IR in a vicious cycle, as the cell's insulin-receptors down-regulate to try and cope with the higher levels of stimulation.
The obvious immediate solution (you'd think) would be to dramatically cut back on what drives up the BG and insulin levels (that would be carbs) to give the system a chance to recover. Unfortunately that is rarely the advice given :-( Too often medication is used; some types of which are designed to stimulate the beta cells to work even harder to make even more insulin just so people can continue to eat "normally"!
This also highlights the need for early diagnosis -- while there is still recoverable beta cell function and before irreversible damage has been done to many other body systems (eyes, heart, kidneys etc...). I frequently use the analogy that: it is far easier to lower the water pressure and shore up a dam BEFORE it has burst.
“I also understand that at that same time of diagnosis, many of these people are also running with up to 50-80% LESS insulin-secreting capacity than an healthy person.” I have read several papers and books that reckon that for most type two diabetics around 50% beta cell destruction is the norm, of course it varies from individual to individual. All the more reason to get on the case as swiftly as possible. I see it this way, a man can live a long and active life with one kidney or one lung, the same applies to a damaged pancreas, if you give these organs the best possible chance. I have met type two non insulin diabetics, that can hold good BG numbers on 150 or more carbs per day, unfortunately that does not last long. I think the Jenny Rule site is one of the best around, but I went over as per your first link and this stuck out to me as not best advise and totally wrong.
“But diabetes is different. Diabetes is only easy to diagnose after many years of elevated blood sugars have caused blindness or kidney failure.
I know or know of many type two diabetics, and none have suffered blindness or kidney failure. Indeed, some have reversed early signs of diabetic complications.
One other interesting point. I read recently that beta cells that die after the age of thirty are not replaced. This got thinking, what about the very young who are now being diagnosed with type two diabetes. Would the right method of diabetes control save them, and they could genuinely cure their diabetes. This will not happen with a high carb low fat multi drug regime.
Kind regards Eddie
No. You missed the word "may".
Again you forgot to read one word: "probably".
And to get an examina is to show that one have understand what you have been learned!
One shouldnt underestimate conventional knowledge.. its in this knowledge base one have to work.. and make a differens!!
he's on about 60g of carb a day or less, he finds if he goes over 100g or binges he feels really unwell so he rarely cheats
i also have a friend who after seeing how well my husband did decided to try low carb - she has been a type 1 diabetic for over 20 years, she's now on the minimum amount of insulin and has lost over 30kgs, she says she's hasnt been this healthy in years
After the largest manhunt in history, conducted by detectives from the FBI to Interpol, assisted by intelligence operatives from MI5 to Mossad, an informed and clued up dietition has been found. At a press conference today FBI Special Agent Jimmy (Popeye) Doyle stated "we never really thought we would find a dietition that knew what they were talking about. The hunt to find a dietition not on the payroll of big pharma or junk food outfits was thought to be a lost cause, but this find justifies the years of work and $billions spent" Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE was left stunned, when Doyle informed her how long the search had taken. Seriously folks check out this great site. A taster.
Eddie
"While doing research for my ADA low-carb article, I read many studies on carb restriction for diabetes and weight management, but I didn't consider the beneficial effects of ketosis. At the time, I was still consuming close to 100 net grams of carbs a day and wasn't ready to try anything as extreme as a ketogenic diet. But after having looked into the research on VLCKDs and experiencing their effects first hand, I'd like to see more obese and otherwise metabolically challenged people try them. Improved lipid profiles, slowing down of the aging process, and improvements in mood and cognition are just a few of the potential benefits attributed to ketogenic diets, along with weight loss and blood glucose control. In addition to the studies, I've read countless online accounts of how ketosis has changed people's lives for the better. And I plan to continue eating this way indefinitely unless I develop problems, at which point I would make adjustments as needed. That's how I got here in the first place, after all.
Now, as enthusiastic as I am about VLCKDs, do I realistically think that all dietitians, nurses, doctors, and other health professionals will come on board in the near future? Probably not, considering most of them think ketosis is unhealthy and that we need at least 130 grams (and preferably a lot more) of carbs at a minimum to support the needs of the central nervous system. But I am cautiously optimistic that the tide is starting to turn as practitioners begin to look at the research and listen to their patients' accounts of success -- or perhaps even test their own postprandial blood sugars. Carb restriction may not be appropriate in every case, but I defy anyone to objectively look at the evidence and deny how beneficial it's been for so many, especially those who have struggled with weight and blood sugar issues for years."
http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/1/category/ketogenic%20diets/1.html
http://lowcarbhealthyfat.com/
Its spreading.. slowly, but spreading anyhow.. and its a revolution from the bottom!
Yacon syrup is expensive though so only use it when a liquid sweetener is necessary (on low carb pancakes, in glazes and sauces etc).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacon_syrup
The book called The Politics of Food was written over twenty years ago and highlights the extremely cosy relationship between Members of Parliament and the food industry. It was staggering to learn, that in 1987, when the sugar industry was coming under attack, no less than 64 MP’s were involved in the promotion of the sugar industry and its high sugar using customers. Michael Shersby M. P. was not only the Chairman of the Conservative backbench committee on food and drink, he was also the Director-General of the Sugar Bureau.
It is also a fact many experts advising the government on food have to sign the official secrets act. When a scientist queried this and stated "I have to sign the official secrets act to advise on a sausage" he was informed it had to be done because companies wanted to protect their trade secrets. I expect an analytical chemist could tell you exactly what's in a Walls pork without too much trouble.
Over the last forty years or so many of the large trials and studies on food and diet have been sponsored by large food companies and their associated trade bodies and conglomerations. As you would expect, findings and results have been heavily biased towards commercial interests and considerations. Would a large international company spend huge sums of money so that the end result would be to rubbish their own products ?
Upon diagnosis, the NHS often issue a 24 page booklet called "Diabetes A Practical Guide For Patients" The booklet is supported by Takeda, the largest manufacturer of insulin in Japan. The diet information is the usual eat plenty of carbs with every meal recommendation. Lots of high carbohydrate food is the last thing we diabetics need. Would a manufacturer of insulin have an interest in recommending low carbohydrate diets. Clearly the more people low carb. the less insulin they require. Would an insulin manufacturer, sponsor a book that promoted a low carbohydrate diet for diabetics, and therefore lose sales and revenue ?
Love that photo. Seen another one recently, it was a large fast food chain telling us how to diet healthily - go figure.
Eddie
What you say makes a lot of sense, but I think many people fail to understand how addicted some people are to junk foods. I know people who have controlled their weight and diabetes very well. But they are so addicted to some foods that do them no favours, they daren’t go back even occasionally. It’s like being an alcoholic. One drink leads to ……You get the picture.
Regards Eddie
I have never told anyone to drink soda. The first nutrition advice I give is on eliminating soda and other beverages that contain empty calories. My recommendations for carbohydrates are neigther extremly low or high. They are balanced and focus on whole foods, non processed.
I'm Proud to be a Dietitian and I'm a damn good one!
The people who are telling you to "eat less and you will lose weight, it's that simple" or "just cut out carbs" clearly have a different agenda and are likely making some big bucks to say that--yes actually this may be a lot of government programs--there I said it! But do you know that most the government programs are ran by DOCTORS and not dietitians? Yes--the doctors are the ones making all these crazy guidelines for calories and carbs that must be followed. I used to work in a position that was based on government guidelines and left because I didn't believe in the ridiculous doctor driven guidelines being forced on people. For example; the government wanted to replace all 1% and regular skim milk in schools with milk that contained artificial sweeteners. Like skim milk is the cause of childhood obesity?! Please! Check it out yourself on the government website and you will see thousands of other registered dietitians' responses to ridiculous proposals like these from government guidelines developed by doctors.
My specialty is actually weight loss and I have my own business writing weight loss plans and work with several cross fit gyms in my city. I NEVER tell my clients to count calories or eat a low carb diet to lose weight. My professional advice to lose weight is you have to EAT CLEAN--cut out processed junk foods and eat a well balanced meal of complex carbs, healthy fats and protein.
The funniest thing about this is that while you group the dietitians together as being poor advocates for nutrition, have you turned on the TV and watched an episode of "Dr. Oz" lately? All that man does is try to sell the latest fad diet--garcinia cambogia anyone?? I actually worked at a bariatric center for 2 years and while I educated patients on eating clean, the DOCTOR was actually the one who would preach that "to lose weight all you have to do is keep a food journal of every calorie you eat, cut out carbs and make sure you do the math and check your percentage of carbs, protein and fat at the end of the day." What a joke.
So sir, please do not make poor assumptions. Yes, you saw an oxymoron sign at a convention, but less than 100 dietitians work for that company, and I presume that less than 100 dietitians were in attendance there, so please don't throw the rest of us thousands of dietitians under the bus. We studied nutrition for 4+ years and obtained B.S., M.S., and Ph. D's in this field--no other profession can say that.
"Old Dogma: People with type 2 diabetes should follow a low carbohydrate diet.
New Reality: Nutrition recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes from the American Diabetes Association...for carbohydrate : about 45 to 65 percent of calories.
I am a student of a coordinated program in Dieteics with a goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. In response to this post there should be some clarification. Yes, the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics were sponsored by Coca-Cola. However, the Academy deemed this sponsorship unethical and has since pulled this endorsement. Registered Dietitians are the nutrition experts and have gone through years of education and credentialling to be able to work with the public on health and nutrition issues, including weight loss. Weight loss is a very complex and individualistic process, with a heavy emphasis on behavioral change, not just food. I would not trust a "diet Doctor" for weight loss and health advice, simply due to lack of understanding of what Registered Dietitians really do, as well as a lack of nutrition education and working with patients. Please do your own research on the profession of dietetics and how a registered dietitian is the only resource for sound nutrition and weight loss guidance.
You people really should be the subject of a class action lawsuit for the harm you've caused. Under your care diabetics only get sicker and sicker.