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Diet Debate

We debate the various types of diets.

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Carb Nite Solution

jonesx posted:

Are ultra low carb diets safe for people who need to lose a maximum of 10lbs? Are they safe generally speaking?

2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Carb Nite SolutionAre ultra low carb diets safe for people who need to lose a maximum of 10lbs? Are they safe generally speaking?

dteresa responded:

If by ultra low carb you mean a diet of meat and fat my answer would be no--especially if you have diabetes or a heart condition. Others might give you another answer.

Dolores

Report This| Share this:Carb Nite SolutionIf by ultra low carb you mean a diet of meat and fat my answer would be no--especially if you have diabetes or a heart condition. Others might give you another answer. Dolores

jc3737 replied to dteresa's response:

I agree with Dolores as would most on this message board with the exception of Heretic.

Most of eat a diet that is a mixture of Dr Joel Fuhrman and Dr.John McDougall.

Either diet will cause drastic weight loss.

Report This| Share this:Carb Nite SolutionI agree with Dolores as would most on this message board with the exception of Heretic. Most of eat a diet that is a mixture of Dr Joel Fuhrman and Dr.John McDougall. Either diet will cause drastic weight loss.

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