low-carb diet/recipe
From: NancyC (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:27:21 -0500
Regarding the Fauxpotatoes and
Cauliflower recipe............
Yes - it's lo-carb
however;
we shared this recipe w/our friend who
is a Registered and Licensed Dietician
because it sounded so delicious - we
thought she could use it........and
here is what Christine had to tell us:
Of course the
> cauliflower & garlic part is great, but adding cream
> cheese, cheese & butter makes it very high in
> saturated fat. I'll be talking about how it's been
> proven that saturated fats make our cell membranes
> "stiff" and rigid. This actually contributes to
> insulin RESISTANCE (proven scientific fact they don't
> tell you about when you read the Atkins book!). Other
> good fats, like omega 3's (fish, flax, walnuts, etc)
> make the membranes more fluid & decrease insulin
> resistance because the sugar can pass more easily into
> the cell, as it should. Diets high in animal fat are
> also known to contribute to insulin resistance, while
> more plant based diets (which are naturally low in
> sat. fat) DECREASE insulin resistance. The problem
> with Atkins-type approach to PCOS is that it's just
> focuses on the fact that carbs turn to blood sugar-so
> they say just eliminate them. THe problem is that its
> a whole lot more complex than that. Avoiding carbs
> does not make insulin resistance go away. We must get
> at the underlying cause of WHY someone is insulin
> resistant & treat that. We must make the cells more
> receptive to insulin. Of course we need to reduce
> carbs, as the average american eats too many anyway.
> But a more important question is (assuming you're not
> overeating carb) what KIND of carbs are you eating?
> We're surrounded by overprocessed white flour products
> & those of course are not good for any of us.
Christine Miller MS, RD, CDE
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