From the ACC: Some Nutrition Experts Blame Excessive Carbohydrates For Obesity, Heart Disease. In a special piece, the Los Angeles Times (12/20, Jameson) reports, "A growing number of top nutritional scientists blame excessive carbohydrates -- not fat -- for America's ills," saying that "cutting carbohydrates is the key to reversing obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension." At present, "Americans, on average, eat 250 to 300 grams of carbs a day, accounting for about 55% of their caloric intake." But, "the most conservative recommendations say they should eat half that amount." Notably, "consumption of carbohydrates has increased over the years with the help of a 30-year-old, government-mandated message to cut fat," the Times points out.
The bottom line is to eat a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, and omega 3 fatty acids
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