Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 >I dont think one day of having a drizzle of olive oil and garlic on my food is wrong... We'll have to agree to disagree. McDougall, Esselstyn, and Campbell have all said, openly, that they believe " moderation kills. " Most recently: " KF: Isn't anything in moderation ok, as long as we don't overdo it? TCC: I rather like the expression told by my friend, Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD, the Cleveland Clinic surgeon who reversed heart disease and who says, " Moderation kills! " I prefer to go the whole way, not because we have fool-proof evidence showing that 100% is better than, say, 95% for every single person for every single condition but that it is easier to avoid straying off on an excursion that too often becomes a slippery slope back to our old ways. Moreover, going the whole way allows us to adapt to new unrealized tastes and to rid ourselves of some old addictions. And finally, moderation often means very different things for different people. " FROM: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-freston/a-cure-for-cancer-eating_b_298282.ht\ ml My take is that the older you get, the more you risk. One high fat meal will impact your cardiovascular system for over six hours (that's an actual measurement and not theory). My post wasn't to criticize you, just primarily to suggest an alternative. I know full well that sometimes, in some circumstances, the oil can't be avoided. But, again, from a personal perspective, I try to hold to the healthier odds. I also like that I no longer crave or am addicted to the taste of fat, and for me, having a little (on purpose) would be like an alcoholic having a beer. Best, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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