"All the proper food materials can be classified under the following : minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
Individuals differ in their needs as regards. and proportion of these classes of foods. Occupational activity is one factor. The need of strengthening certain faculties and organs and body parts is another consideration. So it takes study of foods and study of your needs, in order to select your food properly."
~ Paramahansa Yogananda
Great quote from the unsurpassable practical wisdom of Yogananda. It might have been written by one of today's nutrition experts. The most enlightened ones.
Vitamins and minerals are called today micronutrients, whereas carbs, proteins and fats are called macronutrients. Much of the study of present day nutrition is about optimization of macronutrients ratios. There are also different shcools of thought, the low-carbers hi-proteins (atkins), the low-carbers, modearte proteins, hi fat (the most recent, Rosedale, Fung, Attia), the high carbs-low fat (Ornish, Esseltsyn). Which one is right is not easy to decide, since literature sources do not agree at all (aside from Atkins which is too high in proteins to be heatlhy). Also, unfortunately, economic powers do influence researchers by funding them and having them publish what the food companies wish.
The fact that individual needs differ is another fundamental issue which not everyone understands completely. Fanatism abounds, so many people are convinced that the diet they follow must necessarily be good for everyone else.
The truth is that, within the basic health rules of nutrition (do not eat too much, do not eat junk food, balance nutrients, do not eat much meat or animal foods) , we should really understand our needs in the context of our occupation and targets.
Good info here mccoy u seem to be more informed and take quite an interest in health and nutrition. I wondered about the Atkins products. They are abundant on the shelves in cloneland. Having a pazaaz for reading labels i was surprised to find out for their high price they really do not have so many nutrients in them. It is amazing to me how some people convince themselves they need meat for protein. However at this point in my life i let others believe as they wish i have to take care of my bod.
