Jimmy Moore On CNBC-TV's dLife Diabetes Life Program On January 31, 2010

[Ocmesnod]

Jimmy Moore ROCKS!!!!!! Thank you for all that you do in the low carb community!

[livinlowcarbman]

@Ocmesnod Thanks for your support!

[zegonzales]

I think South Beach and Atkins are the ways to go.

[electricmeg]

To improve health and prevent disease, people should be eating mostly plant based foods. People need to eliminate corn syrup, MSG, preservatives, prepared foods and ALL SODA from their diets. America would be so much healthier if they did these things! I am a big fan of whole grains; they're a big source of B vitamins. I eat a little meat, and it's all free range. Been dropping pounds steadily since I started this lifestyle.

[livinlowcarbman]

I agree with you on the corn syrup, MSG, preservatives, prepared foods, and all soda, but encouraging a plant-based diet is not the way to go for everyone. I for one have done extremely well improving my health with a high-fat, meat-based, low-carbohydrate nutritional approach and encourage people to eliminate as many grains as possible from their diet if they deal with diabetes or other metabolic disorders. You can get all the B vitamins you need from other sources. Congrats on your success!

[tnwar330]

"The human body is an amazing organism and can adapt to many habitats; this, however. does not mean it is optimal."

We can use that same argument to counter the 'conventional' thought that a low fat diet is considered 'optimal'. What is optimal for one person may not be best for another.

Why can't health professionals and others accept the fact low carb diets are better for some people. One size diet does not fit all!

[livinlowcarbman]

While YOU may not be pushing them, the people who are have a vested interest in convincing consumers to buy their "healthy whole grain" foods to make a buck. If word got out that your body doesn't really NEED these carbs, then they'd be out of business quickly. Anyone who has read my stuff will tell you that I realize we are all different and I recommend people find what works for them, follow it exactly, & then keep doing it forever. I have no problem with someone choosing not to go low-carb.

[livinlowcarbman]

Obviously if you're exerting that much energy you'll need to have more availability of glucose in the body. But look at the Inuit people and Eskimos...they not only survived, but THRIVED eating basically no carbs at all. Check out the work of researcher Vilhjalmur Stefansson who lived among these people groups consuming meats as the primary source of energy. It is indeed possible despite what we've been led to believe by those pushing grains.

[livinlowcarbman]

While I made the statement that there is no dietary need for carbohydrates, that doesn't mean I don't eat any at all. I get great healthy carbohydrates into my body through delicious green, leafy and non-starchy veggies, some from the cheese and eggs I consume, and even meat has some carbs in it from the glycogen stores of the animals. Demystifying what low-carb living is all about is the main purpose of all that I do because this healthy whole foods way of eating changed my life forever.

[livinlowcarbman]

Yep. It was scary those few years of my life, but thankfully I found the way that would help me stay healthy and fit for the rest of my life -- LIVIN' LA VIDA LOW-CARB! :D

[livinlowcarbman]

No, actually I'm VERY active and the point I was making in the interview (and in my new book) was that there is no dietary need for carbs metabolically because your body will make glucose from the protein you consume (watch Episode 45 of Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube to learn more about gluconeogenesis).

[livinlowcarbman]

That's funny! No, after losing 170 pounds on a low-fat diet in 1999, I was so hungry, irritable and rebellious about HAVING to eat that way for the rest of my life that I gained it all back and then some in a matter of four months which ballooned me back up to 410 pounds prior to me going on low-carb in 2004. That year I shed 180 pounds and have kept most of that weight off ever since continuing to eat a carbohydrate-restricted, high-fat, moderate-protein diet.

[ljh150]

What's up with your last question, 'Why not both?'

[livinlowcarbman]

Why not offer both low-fat and low-carb as an option for people? Right now all the dietary recommendations call for a high-carb, low-fat diet. Wouldn't it be better if we let people decide which plan is right for them?

[Jetvictor]

Wow, great video man. They got you on TV! You look great as usual. Long live low carb lifestyles!

[livinlowcarbman]

Thanks so much! That was way cool, too. Benno is AMAZING!

[martinfamilyband]

Hello Jimmy, I am diabetic and I know that Low Carb works for me. I stopped all prescription drugs 1/1/2008 and control my diabetes with an Atkins diet and exercise. I was on 5 different drugs for all the usual things; Cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose. I am now much healthier and have much better control of my diabetes and health without the drugs.

[livinlowcarbman]

YOU GO! I'm so proud of you and kudos to low-carb living!

[passportmembers]

nice jimmy!

[ANGIEfromAtoZ]

wow jimmy your everywhere yay : )

[livinlowcarbman]

Seemed that way last week. :)

[WORRO01]

Hey John dont you know that Jimmy Moore guy that does the low carb stuff? Yep, I knew Jimmy Moore when he was just a youtuber, and now he's done gone world wide! hehehe good interview buddy, u did as great job!! 5 Stars!

[livinlowcarbman]

LOL! Not quite, but I appreciate your vote of confidence. :D

[gledalac1979]

@livinlowcarbman

you can eat some carbs like whole wheat bread but you need to eat more vegetables and fruits to alkalize your body. The weight is there because your body can't get rid of the acidic food , mainly concentrated sugar but all the other acidic food as well. You can get rid of the carbs by exercise but to get rid of the acidic food you have to eat a whole lot of alkaline foods , namely whole fruits and vegetables

People also need to eat a lot of proteins and good unsaturated fat

[livinlowcarbman]

Thanks gledalac1979. But whole wheat bread is only slightly better than white bread. Read GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN to find out why. I agree some low-sugar fruits and non-starchy veggies are good for your body, but most people go overboard on potatoes and bananas instead. I don't buy into this whole acidic/alkaline argument. It's more about controlling carbs to keep blood sugar levels down to prevent excessive insulin from storing body fat & leading to disease. Lots of protein isn't the answer.

[gledalac1979]

My whole wheat bread has no sugar but has fiber and proteins. Fats gets accumulated when your body doesn't know what to do with strange substances so it stores them.This is always acidic environment and mostly processed sugar that is turned into fat by the insulin.

[gledalac1979]

you need proteins to rebuild muscle and to start burning fat. What happens when you get sick and have no energy and muscles , you will get fat again if you don't build muscles

Carbs are necessary for energy and brain functions, Lemon juice is great for losing weight and alkalizing body in my experience. Although it's acidic , its very alkalizing in the body and just turns the accumulated fat into something that body can dispose of .

[livinlowcarbman]

The body NEEDS fat and protein, but there is absolutely ZERO need for carbohydrate in your diet. Yes, you want some from non-starchy veggies, but that's about it. I've had more energy and stronger than ever before because of healthy low-carb living!

[gledalac1979]

@livinlowcarbman

It's true that there is little need for carbs except for brain and neurons that can not burn fat unless you feed them glucose . You can eat some complex carbohydrates or do what I use, L-Glutamine is the supplement that feeds the brain happy and cuts all cravings for sugars, grains and even alcohol

[KnuckleGrease]

you're body can turn protein into glucose carbs are not necessary

[tstew2]

way to go jimmy!

[livinlowcarbman]

THANKS so much!