Posted by bleauberry on October 22, 2011, at 4:31:41
In reply to carbs/no carbs = depression/anxiety, posted by roversreturn on October 19, 2011, at 16:48:58
While humans in general seem to think food is food and it doesn't really make much difference what we eat, I am in the camp that says food makes a huge difference.
Some people do best with high protein low carb diets. For other people, proteins are bad news and those folks do best on high carb diets. My spouse does best on proteins, I do best with carbs. I get all kinds of bizarre things happening when I eat too much protein. Heck, a half glass of a protein shake will send me into a deep dark depression for a few hours. It has happened every single time I've tried to get extra protein. I try to find the right balance for me, and even that can vary a little bit from day to day.
The topic can get even more detailed because there is the whole science of eating for your blood type. In other words, each of the four blood types does best by including certain foods and avoiding certain foods. Each blood type requires a different diet. I've talked to a couple people in person who have done the blood testing diet stuff and they swear by it. They miss some of their favorite foods which they can't eat any more if they want to continue to feel good. One girl loves orange juice, and potatoes, but those were two foods she had to give up in order to match her blood type diet.
Eating for health rather than pleasure is a very real concept, but one not often embraced by americans.
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