From the research thats been done and the facts presented by both sides I see it as this. Low carb or low fat is a healthy way to go if your body is on good shape. The problem seems to be, and the evidence supports this: is if one is overwieght because they eat too much carbs or fat that they are putting themselves at risk for all sorts of diseases related to obesity. We can all find studies that support our point of view that one is better than the other. I have read of professional body builders that will only consume plant materials, and I have heard of ultra marathoners that eat primairly lean meats. I think that this goes to show that both ways can be used to support a healthy life style; the main problem is being over weight.

I have lost weight moderating my fat intake and increasing good carbs, such as fruits and vegtables. Yet other people have had success decreasing carbs. And others will eat no meat.

At the beginning of this thread I thought that low carbing was bad. But this seems not to be the case. I do not agree with it because it does not work for me. What I do agree with is losing weight so that the effects of obesity are not going to cause me ill. I think when it comes to health as related to this subject that obesity or lack of is the major health determinant.

If you choose to look at the subject of low fat and low carbs whithout the tint of your personal bias you may see that there are scientific claims that support and refute both sides. But what the science seems to confirm in all cases is that is better to be healthy then obese. And that obesity is the cause of IHD, diabetes melitus, PVD and all other sorts of things that seem to be related to being obese.

Thank you