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"Current American Diabetes Association nutrition guidelines permit either a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet, or a moderate carbohydrate, higher fat diet enriched with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat. The issue of whether a high-monounsaturated-fat diet is preferable to a high-carbohydrate diet remains controversial [90]. In short-term studies, a high-carbohydrate diet has been associated with higher triglyceride levels and lower HDL levels than a higher fat diet [91, 92]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"They alone, in sticking with my nutrition guidelines over time, have the ability to ensure that the beneficial effects will expand and endure. They treat more than the symptoms of heart disease. They treat its underlying cause—and with it, the underlying cause of a host of other chronic illnesses. The program's goal, to repeat, is maintaining total blood cholesterol below 150 mg/dL using a plant-based diet and, where necessary, cholesterol-reducing medication. And the key to success is attention to detail." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"These are the same 'experts' that most of us look to for credible, scientifically-sound advice on matters pertaining to diet and health; the same experts who design nutrition guidelines, who tell us whether a particular food is 'heart-healthy' or harmful, and who set the prescribing guidelines for cholesterol-lowering drugs." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"COMPLETE NUTRITION When you follow the nutrition guidelines in this chapter, your diet is likely to improve dramatically.19 Not only will you skip all the animal fat and cholesterol, you will get much more of the healthy nutrients your body needs: soluble fiber to cut cholesterol, healthy vitamins to reduce cancer risk, potassium to lower blood pressure, and antioxidants to knock out free radicals, to name a few. Even so, you are making a big change, and you are likely to wonder whether you are missing out on anything. Let me offer a word of reassurance." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"While on this diet, it's important to follow good nutrition guidelines. Since there are many food families, you can still put together a healthy plate — a mix of produce, grains, and protein. "A highly varied diet is the most healthy kind of diet for everyone to eat," says Dumke. Think of it as a wonderful opportunity to add foods to your menu that you've never tried before. • Protein isn't exclusive to chicken, beef, or pork. Venison, buffalo, rabbit, goat, ostrich, lamb, wild boar, goose, or quail are all excellent alternatives." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"In 2004, advocates attempted to set nutrition guidelines on food and beverages, but ended up with a gutted law thanks to lobbying by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The 2005 bill would have allowed only water, juice, and milk to be sold during the school day, K-12. To do its bidding, Coca-Cola hired Patrick Sullivan, of Sullivan & LeShane, called "the most influential lobbying firm in the state."13 For his services, Sullivan is paid $80,000 annually by Coca-Cola's New York division, plus an additional $7,350 a month by its New England subsidiary." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.) "While federal nutrition guidelines are never as clear as they should be, the government's advice is essentially to eat more grains in their natural, unprocessed form, rather than those that come in relatively nutrient-deficient packaged products. But food manufacturers—never willing to let nutrition details stand in the way of a good marketing opportunity—have appropriated this recommendation for their own purposes." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.) "Food companies are now free to craft their own nutrition guidelines, leaving consumers without any clear guidance from federal regulators on how to assess these claims. So now consumers—many of whom are already extremely bewildered by nutrition—are expected to figure it out for themselves. For example, we are seeing various new corporate "seal of approval" nutrition programs, which are impossible to evaluate without the benefit of any government-issued, universally recognized criteria." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.)

"This paralyzes discussion, leads to nutrition guidelines without teeth, and deflects blame from the industry. The argument is destructive from a public health perspective—some foods should be eaten more and others eaten less. Implying otherwise leaves no constructive option. Say That Restricting Access to Foods Will Backfire This industry reacts to ideas like taxing foods or removing soft drinks from schools by stating that restricting access to foods increases desire and will be counterproductive." - Kelly Brownell and Katherine Battle Horgen, Food Fight (Get the book.) "One particular problem is that serving sizes listed on food labels may differ substantially from those used by health authorities in nutrition guidelines.33 What is listed as a serving of pasta on a box might be twice the serving used in the food guide pyramid. Having universal definitions of serving sizes is the first step. Americans, beginning with children, must be better informed about serving sizes. As nutrition is taught in schools, serving size amounts should be discussed in any instruction on healthy eating." - Kelly Brownell and Katherine Battle Horgen, Food Fight (Get the book.) "Lunch programs often have a la carte foods beyond the core meal, which itself may not comply with federal nutrition guidelines. The a la carte foods may include some healthy choices, but more likely are snack foods, desserts, candy, and soft drinks. Most schools have vending machines, stocked overwhelmingly with foods and drinks high in sugar, fat, and calories. Some schools have snack bars; many have school stores. Fund-raisers have students selling candy." - Kelly Brownell and Katherine Battle Horgen, Food Fight (Get the book.) "In addition, obesity has been low on the national agenda because the food industry pressures legislators, attempts to influence national nutrition guidelines, and opposes measures such as food labeling that would help consumers understand what they are eating.28 The industry is organized, well-funded, and expert at lobbying, and hence has friends in high places and formidable power. In November of 2002, top White House and cabinet officials met with the Board of Directors of the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA), the world's largest food industry lobbying group." - Kelly Brownell and Katherine Battle Horgen, Food Fight (Get the book.)

"The following twelve nutrition guidelines foster eating habits that provide a nutrient-rich environment for maintaining healthy DNA and normal gene activity. Again, if these guidelines still seem a bit imposing, follow some of them for just one week and then consider how you feel. Twelve Guidelines for Feeding Your Genes Right Guideline 1: Eat a nutrient-dense diet to make every bite count. Guideline 2: Eat a variety of fresh, whole foods. Guideline 3: Eat quality protein. Guideline 4: Eat a varied selection of nonstarchy vegetables. Guideline 5: Eat a varied selection of nonstarchy fruits." - Jack Challem, Feed Your Genes Right: Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging (Get the book.)

"Part II The Active Wellness Eating Plans Plan 1 Active Wellness Basic Eating Plan for Good Health General nutrition guidelines for Plan 1 Plan 1 is a general eating plan designed to promote optimal health and well-being. It is based on a breakdown in energy nutrients of 60 percent carbohydrates, 20 percent proteins, and 20 percent fats. Combine your eating plan with The Active Wellness Basic Food and nutrition guidelines on pages 73-74." - Gayle Reichler, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., Active Wellness - A Personalized 10 Step Program for a Healthy Body, Mind & Spirit (Get the book.)

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