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Originally Posted by pooh
We need calories to live, to help our bodies keep us in a state of homeostasis. I'm sure you know what that is. We need fuel to allow our heart to work, our kidneys to eliminate waste. Not enough fuel, we can die.
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Yes, of course. I assumed it would be understood that you have to have enough calories to maintain vital body functions and to keep your BMI from going below 18.5 or 19.
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You've listed your daily food choices, they seem to work for you. Some might not be able to ingest as many fruits and veggies, beans and nuts as you can.
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That's true. It was not my intention to suggest that everyone must do exactly the same. Relatively few people can do what jimbo and I do. I just posted it as my conception of an ideal diet: Low calorie/ high nutrition. This health and longevity concept is not new. The first experiment to prove the effectiveness of a low calorie diet was done in the early 1930s.
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I just hope you and some other vegans also recognize that not all can live on a plant based diet and thrive.
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When it comes to the science of health, nothing is ever 100% so I wouldn't think of asking for 100% compliance. Everyone needs to take personal responsibility to be informed and do their best.