Mike - wow! you would think I was eating twinkies and potato chips from all the appalled comments you make about my food choices! You may not have heard of the rotation diet, but have you heard of the Mediterranean diet, widely agreed upon as one of the most healthful? "The Mediterranean Diet defined: Decades ago, it was the natural way of life of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, countries including; Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal and North Africa. The similarity in eating habits of these countries is what is referred as the Mediterranean Diet, which consist of:
•Lots of fruits and veggies,
•Whole grain breads
•Beans, nuts, seeds
•Fish and poultry, very little meat
•Limited consumption of eggs
•and... Red Wine.
Medical studies, including the Mayo Clinic have shown that people who follow the Mediterranean Diet are less likely to have cardiovascular disease and cancer and at the same time reduced cholesterol." (from Mediterraneandieting.com)
The Rotation diet is designed to give quick weight loss without lowering metabolism which leads to rebound weight gain. "The Rotation Diet short-circuits the starvation response for several reasons. First, you use a mixed diet containing a wide variety of foods (high protein diets that cut out carbohydrates, such as bread, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables, are more likely to slow metabolic rate). Second, you don't stay on a caloric intake below 1200 (1800 for men) for more than a week. And, third, if you are a sedentary person, you get more active. (From The Rotation Diet)
I use the general principles from the Rotation diet and make up my own Mediterranean type meals although I skip the red wine and add low fat dairy products for calcium.
The dietary plan you recommended (in an earlier post to me, and to others) if followed on a daily basis would be lacking in fiber and the other abundant nutrients supplied by whole grains and fruits. That high an amount of protein is not necessary unless you are a body builder and would put a strain on the body since it has to
find a way to supply the brain and body with necessary sugars. It would be expensive to follow. And here is an ingredient list from a low carb protein shake - perhaps you use a better one but none of them could be considered a whole food:
milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate), sunflower oil, stabilsers (cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenan, potassium phosphate), acidity regulator (potassium citrate), flavourings, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K), salt, colour (riboflavin).
