So then it would ideally be better to use unheated saturated?

Why not use saturated fat over monoun due to the efficiency of the body's use of chains more densely saturated with hydrogen ions?

And so this chemical state is manipulated by eliminating the presence of stress hormones?

By posting that article I was not trying to refute any claims made by Wai/RRM.

I am not so much saying that the carbohydrate intake is what keeps cholesterol down as I am agreeing with what you say. That cholesterol levels can depend on ingesting too much sugar at given times.

Eating fat with sugar by itself will not prevent excessive blood sugar fluctuations. The key is how much sugar you are ingesting at one particular time.

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Consider the possibility of too much blood sugar fluctuations affecting your cholesterol levels. The Masai eat very little carbohydrate which accordingly keeps their cholesterol levels down.

How is it that serotonin level can determine confidence?

I feel like these are the things I should be taught in school!

Thomas

Well, they do not consume as much carbohydrate as Wai reccomends but they do eat a relatively high amount of animal fat. They do consume at least a portion of their meat raw.

RRM/Wai I really recommend you read this book. It is entitled "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" by Weston A. Price The book explores the connection between food, development, and function (either mental or physical) For instance, Wai writes on her website that ADHD is the direct result of the in...

The body releases a series of hormones (epinephrine, norep., cortisol...) in response to low blood sugar. These hormones can then trigger such responses as nervousness, anxiety, weakness, lack of concentration, etc. However, I have noticed that these feelings diminish the moment I have consumed some...

This is an interesting book. Who here has read it and what are your comments?

I have read many statements by either Wai or RRM that state a high-carb diet is necessary for height. This claim is further supported by the fact that neanderthals living in the north were short in stature. However, what about the native americans? Here are a couple of statements from Weston A Price...

Just check out the glycemic index. Many people have already done this work for you.

www.glycemicindex.com

great thread!