Dr. Jan Kwasniewski's diet is not Atkin diet-Update
The following is a revised post that I sent a few years back to help clarify some mainstream misconceptions presented in the resent post: Why Fast Food Makes Us Fat.
Chris Gupta
See also Ron Law note at the end...
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Hi Brian,First I must clarify that the Optimum Diet (OD) is not at all like the Atkins diet. Which relies on synthetic proteins and supplements and fats to some extent. The ratio of protein to fat is too high, which eventually will tax the kidneys and will also convert excess protein to sugar/fat thus raising insulin levels. See:
Kwasniewski vs. Atkins
The OD relieves the liver from all burden possible while reducing insulin levels to such an extent that it will literally cure type 1 diabetes let alone type 2. Those who have studied longevity will at once recognize that lower insulin levels is the key.
Further, one cannot mix carbohydrates and fats. Saturated fats (particularly from animal sources have all the enzymes and nutrients needed, according to the OD, especially if there is no processing and eaten with the meat or cream etc.) bypass the liver as they can be absorbed directly and are preferred as first choice by the body. So any carbohydrates quickly become an excessive source of energy and will convert to sugar/fat via the liver and be stored - hence you may gain weight instead of loosing it. For max. benefits one has to stick to proper ratio outlined in the OD. On the other hand, if to much saturated fat is consumed then it will either make you sick and/or cause diarrhea - so one does not need much fibre, unlike the higher protein Atkins diet which will cause constipation if sufficient fibre is not eaten. This certainly has been my experience. After going on OD my daily bathroom activity has not changed since starting but my fibre intake has gone down significantly. The reduction in fibre would have been, for me, a complete disaster in the past.
See:
..."Insulin is a hormone that does many things. Among them, it stimulates your cells to metabolize glucose for energy. A side effect of insulin, however, is an increase in appetite. That causes most people to eat again, not long after eating a high-carbohydrate meal. Importantly, however, insulin also stimulates your body to store fat. In the absence of insulin, your body cannot store fat."...
Some things that I noticed are: Increased need to drink water. Dr. Kwasniewski mentions that the diet will also break up kidney/gall stones, this at first may cause pain passing stones etc. Although, not panful to me, this was also my experience and I did pass something. So be prepared. Also he mentions that a sign that one is starting to burn stored fats is when you get up in the morning you don't feel hungry this too was my experience. My skin has also become much stronger and is not bruised easily and when it is, it heals almost overnight. My wife's skin has also become much smoother. The food is delicious and very satisfying making it easier to stick to the diet unlike so many others! At the moment (2002) I have lost 6 lbs in 3 week and I am not an overweight person (5'8" form 160 lbs to 154 lbs). Mood has improved generally. Currently, I am at 149 lbs and don't worry about the quantity of foods I eat, just as long as they are unprocessed and raw as possible while trying to maintain the OD ratio's...
Some may find Dr. Kwasniewski's book "Homo Optimus" a bit religious but with an interesting historic bent, the lack of index and references are also a bit disconcerting, but most of what he says is pretty well in line with my own research and there are good references in the in the following web sites to support his conclusions. There is also be some variance in the protein to fat to carbohydrates ratios (which is derived form seeds/eggs and other things in nature) to somewhat accommodate biochemical variance amongst people.
Following are some resources on the Optimum Nutritional Diet
A large amount of data is available in following web sites
Australian Homo Optimus Association Inc.
Recipes for a week from one of the above sites
To determine your metabolic type see:
To check out what some vegetarians , who have returned to more traditional diets, to deal with nutritional deficiencies etc., are saying go to:
Chris GuptaSee also: Vegetarianism & Milk Consumption
At 07:46 AM 13/09/2002 -0400, you wrote:
Hi Chris -
I have never done an Atkin's diet but did Zone for a few months. Went from about 210 to 175 in three months, so it worked well. Then I ate pretty much what I wanted, still keeping protein and good oil intake higher than before, but eating sugars and starches and it took me over two years to gain all the weight back. About time for me to start avoiding starches and sugars again
. My dad has been on a semi-Atkin's diet for a a few months and has lost a _lot_ - about 8 inches from his waist. I have known a number of people who have used an Atkin's diet and do well as long as they keep up the fiber intake with lots of non-starchy vegetables. Neglect to do that and it can cause elimination problems. Best for blood type O. Type A's don't do as well with all the meat since their digestion can't handle it unless they are doing digestive enzymes.
turf
----------------Brian,
Are you planning to try the diet? If so please let me know how you feel. I felt the result in days.
Chris
See also: "Optimal Nutrition and Electromedicine
At 05:48 AM 12/09/2002 -0400, you wrote:
Now, that makes sense! They are egg with a minor amount of wheat for a binder. Thanks for the info. -- turf
Mix all the ingredients but do not froth. Using a small pan (10 cm in diameter) melt lard to depth of 5 cm. Pour the mixture into the pan from the edges of the pot and then across forming a sort of spider's web. The pastry should form into a lace-like pancake. Using a fork, delicately turn over and fry on the other side until golden brown. Makes 16 pancakes.
Enjoy,
Chris Gupta
Fat does NOT make you fat.... too many calories do...
See:
Low-Fat Diets Don't Necessarily Reduce Calorie Intake
Twins Belie Fat-Calorie Connection
I've corresponded with the authors -- the larger study has never been completed -- through lack of funding!!!! This is an issue that underpins a fraudulent public health policy and they couldn't find the funding???? This research was published in 1998 (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (vol. 66, pp. 1332-1339))-- and is never referenced in public health/nutrition documents...
Regards
Ron
posted by Chris Gupta on Friday November 21 2003
updated on Saturday September 26 2009URL of this article:
http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2003/11/21/dr_jan_kwasniewskis_diet_is_not_atkin_dietupdate.htm
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