Genetic Roulette movie - a must see

Saturday, September 22, 2012

If you thought you knew everything about GMO's you may be surprised. This movie tells a lot I did not know yet, and yes, we better know to protect our food supply as much as we can. The most important part to me is the FDA, an agency that is supposed to protect us, covered up all the dangers.
geneticroulettemovie.com/

Birgit

  

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DONEGIRL 9/27/2012 2:02PM

Woubbie I did not say Birgit was scaremongering. I specifically said 'the people in the video' . I did not call Birgit a liar- I disagree with her opinions and I set out my arguments in a civilised way. I was not unmannerly and I did not call her names. You started the personal attacks. Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 9/26/2012 2:19PM

Is it wise to trust several dozen years' worth of scientific inquiry (driven in most cases by financial interests) over millions of years of field testing by real human beings? Nope. Not wise. And mannerly? You just labelled Birgit a "scaremonger" by association and essentially called her a liar - or at least insinuated that she is perpetuating lies. Not nice, nor mannerly. I merely commented "in kind". Comment edited on: 9/26/2012 2:36:54 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

RUSSELL_39 9/26/2012 12:46PM

The FDA is worthless. Not only is our food killing us now, but so are the drugs they approve. Genetically moderated food. Sounds appetizing. If the food causes you to get cancer, die assured that at least someone made a good profit on it. Same with drugs. Don't worry that your antidepressant caused thoughts of suicide, or your antacid causes rectal bleeding. The FDA said it was okay, and if you look on the internet, you will be able to find a website that agrees. With food all over the planet, and us paying people NOT to grow food, why would we need to genetically alter it to grow faster, bigger, or have a different taste? Purely for profits ( not profit - healthwise ). If they grew regular foods in greater quantity, people could afford it. The #1 reason we eat so poorly, is that a bag of grapes, costs more than a large can of Chef-Boy-Ardee. Lower the price, and let people eat vegetables. That will start moving the obesity, and health care epidemics in the opposite direction. If we are going to subsidize farmers, why not pay them to grow more food, instead of not doing it? What is the difference between that, and paying them to not to grow, which artificially raise the price? Either way they are getting a subsidy. The only difference is that we make huge farms, that make GM foods so they can make a profit, which is hurting the health of our citizens. This is a foolish. We could pay them the same subsidy, have them grow food, and let America get real, healthy, affordable food. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONEGIRL 9/24/2012 1:42PM

Woubbie Please do not call me a fool -it is not mannerly. You should address the arguments rather than making personal attacks. Comment edited on: 9/24/2012 1:44:15 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 9/24/2012 1:18PM

DONEGIRL, you are a fool. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONEGIRL 9/24/2012 11:07AM

Scare-mongering and untruths is what we have here. GM foods undergo far more rigorous testing than traditionally bred foods yet there is no outcry about that. Why are people afraid of technology? Because people like those in this video stir up unfounded fears and suspicions. Look at the link below which takes each of Smith's allegations about GM foods and shows where he is wrong. http://academicsreview.org/reviewed -content/genetic-roulette/secti on-1/1-2-gm-tomatoes-proven-safe/ Comment edited on: 9/24/2012 11:08:32 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

JSTETSER 9/23/2012 6:24PM

Thanks for posting. I'll have to check it out when I have time. How long is the movie? Report Inappropriate Comment

NDTEACHER1 9/23/2012 6:44AM

I'm going to check this out. thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

-LINDA_S 9/22/2012 7:26PM

I have it, too. Just need to watch it! Thanks for reminding me! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACEMCDOG 9/22/2012 4:45PM

I posted a link to this on the WB team (sorry, can't remember under which thread) because I'd read that it was only going to be available online for free viewing last week. I think it's supremely important that everyone see it and absorb the information. There are so many alarming facts but the worst one for me was the part about the pesticide gene found in the gut flora of those who'd eaten GMO corn and that it may be reproducing itself there. The implications are a nightmare. Please, everyone watch this movie. Write to your congressman or representative and demand an end to GMOs. Report Inappropriate Comment

KRICKET4 9/22/2012 4:18PM

Watched the entire thing! Great stuff. I'm stealing the link. Thanks for putting it out there. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOPINTOS 9/22/2012 2:41PM

Thanks for sharing! Smile and Enjoy the Rest of Your Day! Melinda (gopintos) Wheat Belly Team Report Inappropriate Comment

ERIN1957 9/22/2012 11:11AM

yup me too! Report Inappropriate Comment

Fat and Fat

Friday, September 21, 2012

I couldn't think of what else to call this post.
I was thinking of two types of fat: The kind that is on our bodies and the kind that is in our food. For those of you who have not heard this before, there seems to be a correlation between the two, the more fat we have in our diet as total percentage of calories the lower the percentage our body fat will ultimately be, in other words fat does not make us fat, it makes us leaner in most cases. I've known this for quite a while now.
Fat in our diet, especially saturated fat does not cause heart disease, either.
Still, even among people who have been eating low-carb diets there is often some hesitation to fully embrace a high-fat lifestyle. We have all been indoctrinated by the "low-fat is healthy" myth for so long that our emotions sometimes override our knowledge. I realized this today when I felt hungry between meals, which only happens very rarely any more. I had already eaten a frittata with lots of eggs, cheese and mushrooms and therefore thought I could not be hungry, after all eating low-carb and high-fat is supposed to keep this from happening. My mind was searching for something to eat that was not very high in calories. I ended up eating a tomato. Now there's nothing wrong with tomatoes, except it did not solve the problem of feeling hungry at all. It took me another hour and increasing hunger to realize that more fat would help more, especially since my body is just switching back to ketosis. So I compromised and had a cup of decaf with a lot of half-and half, and sure enough, 10 minutes later I was not hungry any more.

  

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ARTEMISTHEGREEK 9/22/2012 11:54AM

I've transitioned to the healthy fats when cooking, but I still feel like I shouldn't when I pull out the ghee or the coconut oil or the (home rendered) duck fat. There will probably always be some of this hesitation. Report Inappropriate Comment

LILY_SPARK 9/22/2012 11:05AM

Since I'm still working on hunger-directed eating (not emotional), this is a tough one. I try something fatty/ with protein (hard boiled eggs are my friend--as are almonds; easy and ready to grab since I'm away from home a minimum of 13 hours a day...up to 20). The past couple of days, I hit some grains ("safe" grains for my gut but NOT for my overall health...you know why and you know the roller coaster ride it is BUT it's what I craved...and I have to say that HAD to be mostly emotional but also I was completely exhausted). Report Inappropriate Comment

COURTNEY055 9/22/2012 11:01AM

Wow..I feel like I have so much to learn. I too was always taught about "fats are bad" now I'm not sure. I'm just starting on the low carb diet so I'm sure I'll be embracing all types of different things. Keep on posting cuz I want to keep on reading what u have to say..U have some very interesting perspectives. It seems to be working for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

-LINDA_S 9/22/2012 9:30AM

Mmmm...fat! I drifted a bit off from my hCG protocol maintenance and added a bit too many carbs and paid the price. So back to the protein/fat and no sugar/no starches while I hopefully stabilize! I love fat! Report Inappropriate Comment

ERIN1957 9/22/2012 7:43AM

WooHoo, it has been a life changer for me. Tweaking and reprograming is my constant right now. Knowing my level has become a closer reality for me. Have a wonderful time making your health choices for you, your way!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACEMCDOG 9/21/2012 11:08PM

Well stated and something that bears lots of repetition because we have all been so brainwashed for so long about the 'evils' of high fat foods. I eat bacon, eggs, butter, avocados, 11% fat yogurt, full fat dairy/cheese, nuts, olives, coconut oil pretty much every day and the weight loss has been steady. No gains at all in the 8 months since I started. You are one of the few low carbers I know who really seems to embrace a high fat diet. I would probably still be iffy about it if it weren't for my husband who has always loved fat and is constantly reading me articles and research to back up the current science. I know the higher the percentage of fat I eat (80-90% total calories) the less hungry I am, the longer I go between meals, the fewer meals I eat and the more weight I lose. My personal N=1 says "Fat is Good for me." There's still a small voice in my head that whispers..."Are you SURE?" Yep, I'm sure. Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAMENM 9/21/2012 10:54PM

Tomatoes with avacado. A yummy summer treat. Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 9/21/2012 10:05PM

Funny that the "good and healthy" tomato left you hungry, but the cream didn't. :) When I started this lifestyle last summer I thought it would be a relatively straightforward change and I wouldn't have all THAT much to learn. Sheesh, how wrong I was! A year later and I'm still finding out how little I actually know about my own metabolism! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAWAIIANMAMMA 9/21/2012 9:52PM

Super interesting! I've been brainwashed, apparently. Gonna have to research now. I know our bodies need fat, but *high* fat is not good (or so I've been taught). Hmmm.... Report Inappropriate Comment

GOPINTOS 9/21/2012 8:45PM

I know what you mean. We have all been brainwashed of sorts, and even sp, gosh I love 'em but their ratios are whacked up too. And though I lost weight when I started following them, I was hungry all. the.time. I it wasnt until I added more fat and less carbs, that I started to understand being truly full and truly hungry. Love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHY4ME 9/21/2012 8:34PM

Boy I wish I could get this primal paleo down as well as you have. I still can't figure my ratios out well yet. and still having issue with breakfast eating other than eggs..... or leftovers. I have finally copied a lot of the recipes I have found and realized majority are still sweets, albe it not the gf flour kind but almond and coconut flours. I am sure that I am not getting enough fat and not sure how to figure my ratios. Went on one site and only was confused.... Report Inappropriate Comment

ELECTRALYTE 9/21/2012 8:25PM

mmm tomatoes are a great snack for me! This time of year the big, juicy beef steaks are so yummy. I can cover a big plate with slices, then a drizzle of olive oil, some fresh feta and maybe some olives. Heck, avacado if I have some! Dang, now I'm hungry! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOLFGMA 9/21/2012 8:13PM

Fat is good in moderation just like any other food. Glad you solved the problem and had a good and a healthy snack. Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting back into exercising after 6 week break

Friday, September 21, 2012

The break was necessary because of surgery on my ribcage and then an infection in my arm. Now I'm ready to get going again. Unfortunately the break was long enough that I lost quite a bit of muscle. I needed to lower the weights for every exercise in the weight room in the last couple of days. Weight had gone up by 3 pounds, but one of them is already gone again.
Tomorrow I will have some blood work done, the first time since I went low-carb. I'm really curious what the results will show.
Today a lot of good things happened. We found a new home for five of our ducks, bringing our number down to a more reasonable 22 down from 36 two weeks ago.
I was able to purchase a 20 lb. box of nitrate-free bacon for a very reasonable price.
We had the chance to pick blackberries in a friend's yard and they have made it into our freezer by now.
If the weather is not too hot I'm hoping to go for a 5-6 mile run tomorrow.

  

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ROBYNLN 9/21/2012 10:39AM

It sounds like things are looking up. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOPINTOS 9/21/2012 9:28AM

Glad you are ready to get back to it! Smile and Enjoy the Rest of Your Day! Melinda (gopintos) Wheat Belly Team Report Inappropriate Comment

-LINDA_S 9/21/2012 9:21AM

Best of luck getting yourself back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHRISTINASP 9/21/2012 7:35AM

Best of luck with the weights... take good care of yourself. I recently went back to the gym after six weeks due to the (dumb) summer schedule of the gym. I like to just focus on the fact that I'm using my muscles again... Report Inappropriate Comment

ERIN1957 9/21/2012 6:53AM

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JSTETSER 9/21/2012 6:20AM

Take your time and build up slow. Good things will come. I envy you picking blackberries. Our berry season is past here in NH. Report Inappropriate Comment

KRISZTA11 9/21/2012 4:01AM

Take it easy and slow, my friend! It is great you be active and you can run again. Muscles will be back soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

JAZZID 9/21/2012 1:18AM

I have experienced this too. It will take time but before you know it you will be back in top form again. Although you may have lost muscle with consistency you will be surprised at how fast your body will respond. Just take it slow and as HAWAIIANMAMMA says, muscles do come back fast.... it will happen! on getting started again... ~ Dee Report Inappropriate Comment

HAWAIIANMAMMA 9/21/2012 12:18AM

Sounds like things are going well for the most part! Take it slow getting back into things, but the muscle comes back fast, so no worries! Report Inappropriate Comment

Jimmy Moore from La Vida Low carb interviews Peter Attia March 2012

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

This happened before I was listening to Jimmy Moore regularly. This is a great interview, giving a lot of info that is not as easy to find on Peter Attia's blog.
Enjoy
www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownote
s/6047/560-peter-attia

Birgit

  

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GOPINTOS 9/21/2012 9:55AM

I enjoy snooping around Peter's blog. I wish I had faster internet, I can't really do the videos very well. Thanks for sharing! Smile and Enjoy the Rest of Your Day! Melinda (gopintos) Wheat Belly Team Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYJAKE1 9/19/2012 3:47PM

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KELLYIM 9/19/2012 2:32PM

Thanks for linking. I'm so interested in the work that he and Gary Taubes are hoping to do with their new Nutritional Science Initiative! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACEMCDOG 9/19/2012 12:04PM

I look forward to listening to this one when I have time. I like Attia and have read his blog from time to time. I find myself confounded on an almost daily basis by the 'fear and loathing' so many people seem to have about eating low carb without ever having tried it. I guess it represents too large an adjustment for many people to consider but that doesn't explain the overly-vitriolic and emotional comments and attitudes I see on a regular basis. I can only conclude that, on some level, those who are most vocal against the idea of low carb believe that it's probably the right thing to do for themselves but also find it too daunting, which results in an overly-defensive response to it. 'Me thinks the lady dost protest too much' kinda thing ;-) Actually, there was a time in my life when I probably would have been very dismissive of it simply because I had so much 'invested' in the consumption of grains and sugar as a professional pastry chef/baker. Unfortunately, I didn't know about low carb as an option until this year. Report Inappropriate Comment

JSTETSER 9/19/2012 6:08AM

Interesting. Report Inappropriate Comment

ERIN1957 9/19/2012 5:53AM

I have been looking for something like this...thanks. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOUNDLOVER1 9/19/2012 1:43AM

I guess as long as what you do works for you there is no reason to change. It is good to keep in mind, though, that we can not always see the effects of our dietary choices on the inside of our body. A smoker may have only very minor problems for many years and still end up with lung cancer. It is true that many people have trouble giving up carbs. This commonly called the carb-flu by low-carbers and Dr. Peter Attia mentions his very personal experience with this in this interview. Report Inappropriate Comment

SH9719 9/19/2012 1:35AM

I have a friend who is a low carber. We have debated this option a lot. The bottom line for me is the balanced diet works for me and I think I would have problem with giving up carbs. If you cannot work with a diet it will not work for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Unaccountable - New book coming out about our healthcare system

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

This book will come out in a few days. Take a look here: www.amazon.com/Unaccountable-Hospita
ls-Transparency-Revolutionize-Health/d
p/1608198367

Birgit

  

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GOPINTOS 9/15/2012 8:04PM

Thanks for sharing! Smile and Enjoy the Rest of Your Day! Melinda (gopintos) Wheat Belly Team Report Inappropriate Comment

JSTETSER 9/13/2012 1:56PM

I will look for the book Report Inappropriate Comment

-LINDA_S 9/13/2012 8:12AM

Thanks, Birgit! I hope this gets lots of publicity and people really start thinking about solutions. Report Inappropriate Comment

ERIN1957 9/13/2012 7:10AM

Thank you so much, I believe we should be aware of what will effect all of us sometime in our lives and also in our loved ones lives. ~Erin Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDYW1945 9/13/2012 4:11AM

Thank you for the information. I look forward to reading this book. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOUNDLOVER1 9/13/2012 12:52AM

The best I can think of is to exercise our right to free speech and talk about it EVERYWHERE. Here is one very good use of social media. Report Inappropriate Comment

2ABBYNORMAL 9/13/2012 12:38AM

Thank you for the information. There was newspaper coverage in our paper at least two years ago that listed 20 doctors who had made major mistakes. It had there pictures and what each doctor's infraction was and all of them huge. None of these doctors were held accountable, did not have their license to practice revoked and are still working as doctors today. What are we as the little people really supposed to do about this? Report Inappropriate Comment

HOUNDLOVER1 9/13/2012 12:03AM

Good question, maybe we'll have to wait for the first reviews on amazon but it looks from the table of content like it is written for the general public as well as health care providers. Report Inappropriate Comment

NANCYRUBIO 9/12/2012 11:42PM

Will we be able to understand it? Report Inappropriate Comment