Now Here's Some Good News...

Post by **MichelleH** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:23 pm

Red wine found to be more potent than thought at extending lifespan

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/04/ ... e/wine.php

Post by **Minimalist** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:57 pm

Yay....I'm going to live forever!

dannan14 · Post by **dannan14** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:39 pm

So would i, but i bet the sulfites would kill me if i tried

Digit · Post by **Digit** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:08 pm

I sometimes feel like I already have!

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:16 pm

And a reason to add a steak to that glass of wine....(some of us don't reasons )

Low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets outperform low-fat regimen in two-year trial

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic ... the_grains

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:16 pm

My idea of heaven!

Forum Monk · Post by **Forum Monk** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:08 pm

MichelleH wrote:Low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets outperform low-fat regimen in two-year trial

Mediterranean diets are low-fat with lots of grains, fruits and vegtables. Even pasta is inherently low-fat. But most are not big on meat, except fish. Regular meat is too expensive in mediterranean regions as I recall.

Ishtar · Post by **Ishtar** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:55 pm

I've always thought it was the olive oil that made the Mediterranean diet so healthy. It's got loads of those omega thingys.

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:42 pm

The parameters of the study:

The low-fat diet closely adhered to guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, in which people are counseled to eat plenty of low-fat grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes. Dietitians counseled participants to strictly limit fats and meats, to avoid sweets and fatty snacks and to keep their daily calorie intake under 1,800 a day for men and 1,500 for women.

A second group was assigned a Mediterranean diet, which had the same overall calorie limits. But these people could eat fats, mainly olive oil and nuts, in moderation. The Mediterranean dieters also ate poultry and fish but little red meat.

The low-carbohydrate group ate an Atkins diet, in which they could consume all they wanted provided very little of it was carbohydrates. Their carbs topped out at 120 grams per day, but protein and fat intake weren’t limited. The dietitians urged them to choose vegetarian foods when available. All the groups avoided trans fats.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:18 am

I'm still waiting on good news about the life-enhancing effects of smoking.
Any day now. I can feel it in me waters.

Forum Monk · Post by **Forum Monk** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:59 am

War Arrow wrote:I'm still waiting on good news about the life-enhancing effects of smoking.
Any day now. I can feel it in me waters.

If I were you you I would be questioning why no one sent you the memo.

You're one of the last people on the planet still smoking aren't you?

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:04 am

Forum Monk wrote:
War Arrow wrote:I'm still waiting on good news about the life-enhancing effects of smoking.
Any day now. I can feel it in me waters.
If I were you you I would be questioning why no one sent you the memo.

You're one of the last people on the planet still smoking aren't you?

Outside Mexico City anyway. Smoking is actually compulsory there. Go into a bar without lighting up and your manhood is immediately in doubt!

Look everyone! Managed to get the thread onto Mexico again! Yaaay me!