From the Daily Dish on May 31, 2005:
Quote:
A Message from Dr. Agatston!
The following is excerpted from the new preface of The South Beach Diet™ paperback by Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist and author.
One fact has become clear to me: while Americans are overfed, we are also dangerously undernourished. Malnutrition has always been associated with images of thin emaciated souls, but it is now apparent that both overweight and non-overweight Americans are also often malnourished due to the lack of good carbohydrates such as whole vegetables and fruits in their diets, as well as the near absence of the healthy fats like omega-3 oils.
This is particularly true for children, whose diets are too often based predominantly on refined starches, simple sugars, and trans fats, which are the worst kind of fats. I believe that much of the alarming increase in childhood asthma and Attention Deficit Disorder, as well as numerous other maladies, is nutritionally based. Because we have not yet learned to effectively extract the nutrients and vitamins from fruits and vegetables, supplements cannot be counted on to replace nutritious whole foods. What this means is that even for those of ideal weight, following the principles of The South Beach Diet™ is fundamental for general health.
The challenge today is not to determine the principles of healthy eating but to find the best methods to implement what we already know. For this, it is necessary to educate health-care professionals as well as the general public. Another factor in changing the way Americans eat is making healthy eating convenient and satisfying. I invite the restaurant, hotel, and food industries to work hard to meet America's desire for healthier, more nutritious foods.
A Message from Dr. Agatston!
The following is excerpted from the new preface of The South Beach Diet™ paperback by Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist and author.
One fact has become clear to me: while Americans are overfed, we are also dangerously undernourished. Malnutrition has always been associated with images of thin emaciated souls, but it is now apparent that both overweight and non-overweight Americans are also often malnourished due to the lack of good carbohydrates such as whole vegetables and fruits in their diets, as well as the near absence of the healthy fats like omega-3 oils.
This is particularly true for children, whose diets are too often based predominantly on refined starches, simple sugars, and trans fats, which are the worst kind of fats. I believe that much of the alarming increase in childhood asthma and Attention Deficit Disorder, as well as numerous other maladies, is nutritionally based. Because we have not yet learned to effectively extract the nutrients and vitamins from fruits and vegetables, supplements cannot be counted on to replace nutritious whole foods. What this means is that even for those of ideal weight, following the principles of The South Beach Diet™ is fundamental for general health.
The challenge today is not to determine the principles of healthy eating but to find the best methods to implement what we already know. For this, it is necessary to educate health-care professionals as well as the general public. Another factor in changing the way Americans eat is making healthy eating convenient and satisfying. I invite the restaurant, hotel, and food industries to work hard to meet America's desire for healthier, more nutritious foods.
