Fascinating dietary statistics

[dtuuri]

Here's a Powerpoint with some fascinating charts comparing diet patterns with disease prevalence: http://www.plantbasednutritionsuppo...7/Jill_Edwards_PBN_Presentation_7-2014-SM.pdf

I came across it while looking for a list of Anne Esselstyn's safe foods found here: http://www.plantbasednutritionsupportgroup.org/blog/author/lb/

FWIW...

dtuuri

 

[Jim Logajan]

http://www.plantbasednutritionsuppo...7/Jill_Edwards_PBN_Presentation_7-2014-SM.pdf

There is a row missing from the table on page 4 that compares the diet of 1900 with that of 2010. Here is the missing row:

----------------- 1900 2010
Life Expectancy: 47 --- 78

Conclusion: sugar and refined foods lead to longer lives.

 

[Jim Logajan]

Don't be so sure. If simple sugars are not consumed by muscle immediately as the result of high metabolic demand they increase insulin levels which has several adverse effects. For diabetics increased blood sugar levels have significant long term consequences including kidney failure, blindness and (gasp) erectile dysfunction. I don't have the time to explain the biochemical mechanisms of high insulin and glucose levels but I see the consequences on blood vessels every day I'm at work.

Counterpoint done better than I could do:
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/brainwaves/2013/07/15/is-sugar-really-toxic-sifting-through-the-evidence/

 

[Jim Logajan]

I guess this was the slide that impressed me the most and got me to start this thread:
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It seems to confirm Rich's suspicions and buttress other comments about sugar. It's an eye-opener for me even though I've chosen a plant-based diet to stop/reverse my heart disease. Cancer is included here too.

dtuuri

The chart would indicate you need to incease your unrefined plant food. Sugar correlation doesn't appear in the chart so no conclusions can be drawn in that regard.

Human edible plant material contains fiber and potassium. Both known to be good for the heart.