Acne Q & A Archive: Brain doesn't need 150g of glucose

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etwald 08-25-2002 04:59 PM	Hi Wai, You repeatedly state that the brain is supposed to need 150-200 grams of glucose each day. This isn't true. When you go on a low-carb diet, you can eat only 30 grams of carbohydrates and the brains still function perfectly. It is important however to eat enough (saturated) fats as the brain and the muscles are very well able to run on fats instead of glucose. The brain will still need some glucose, but not nearly as much as the 150g. By the way, I really like your site. I have a comparable site, NewTreatments.org . I will have to update some of my articles, based on your findings.. Thank you very much for publishing your findings online ! I've already made a link to your site.. Ed, The Netherlands
Wai 08-26-2002 12:17 AM	quote: You repeatedly state that the brain is supposed to need 150-200 grams of glucose each day. This isn't true Not 150 to 200 gram, but 125 to 150 gram of pure glucose daily. Basic human biochemistry Ed. Just read the books. quote: you can eat only 30 grams of carbohydrates and the brains still function perfectly Uhhh, Ed, it doesn't matter where this glucose originates from. Fat in adipose tissue for example, contains of 3 parts fattya cids with every part glycerol, and glycerol can be converted into glucose. Also, protein consists of amino acids. Amino acids that can only be converted into fat like molecules are Leucine and Lysine. Amino acids that can be converted into either fat or glucose are: Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Isoleucine and Tryptophan. The amino acids that can ONLY be converted into glucose are: Methionine, Cysteine, Valine, Threonine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Proline, Serine and Arginine. quote: as the brain and the muscles are very well able to run on fats instead of glucose Not true. I guess you mean fatty acids, not glycerol... It is a well documented fact that the brain and muscles need glucose as a source of energy.
etwald 08-26-2002 04:14 AM	Hi Wai, Thanks for the quick answer. (Sorry for misquoting you wrt 150-200 vs 125-150 grams) As you might understand now, I am a proponent of low-carb diets. After reading your site I'm starting to doubt. I did already know of the advantages of raw foods but didn't put it in practice. I will stop eating any cooked food from now on. I have one more note (if you don't mind).. In the Q&A you state the following: quote: So if you eat some sashimi / egg yolk regularly, yes you can eat macadamias (shelled by hand) instead of Brazil nuts. This is alas a paradox, as Macadamia's can't be shelled by hand. One needs special devices to crack these nuts as the shells are very, very strong. As far as I know unshelled Macadamia's aren't sold anywhere. I once bought Macadamia's from a dealer (10 kilo's) and ate those raw. I had to put the rest in the freezer, but that doesn't seem to be a good idea either. Do you think it's safe to eat raw macadamia's even if they're unshelled ? One other thing: I always believed that the ultimate human diet is the diet we used to eat for millions of years before the advent of agriculture. To my understanding this would mean: Raw meat and fish, raw organs and animal fats, raw nuts, raw vegetables and if the season is right also raw fruit. The fruit-season is the late-summer. We would eat enough fruit and convert a large part of the glucose in it to adipose tissue, so we can live through the winter. The fruits would also signal the liver to produce more cholesterol, which will serve as a protection meassure from the freezing cold of the winter. I've read many books that talk about the benefits of going low-carbohydrate. Atkins Diet Revoltion, Life without bread by Lutz, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, Lights out by T.S. Wiley and some other books. Low-carb meaning 20g of carbs upto 70g of carbs, no starches.. My conclusion and experience after reading all these books is that eating enough fat (butter, coconut butter, olive oil) makes you feel a lot better and will get rid of all hunger. After a high-fat meal I won't get hungry for at least 4-6 hours. If I eat fruit, even when combined with fats, I do get hungry much sooner. I believe the body gets hungry when the bloodsugar level drops below a certain treshold. By eating lots of carbohydrates, the bloodsugar levels will fluctuate. Yes, it will be diminished by eating fats, but it still happens. When the bloodsugar levels reach high levels, it depresses the immune system, it causes the liver to produce more insulin, to retain more water, and a lot more negative effects. By eating low-carb, the bloodsugar levels will not fluctuate at all. They will stay rock solid all day long. I've seen lots of proof that people prosper on a low-carb diet. I've even heard of people who can completely stop using insulin when on the low carb diet (also Diabetes I).. So, my feeling now is, that your diet might rely too much on fruit. On the one hand I think this causes negative effects. Have you also thought of the molecular reaction of glucose to proteins in the veins, causing deterioriation of the veins. On the other hand, I think it's unlogical to eat fruit all year long, because this is unnatural, as fruit doesn't grow all year long, at least not in these climates. I am very openminded however, so perhaps you can convince me I'm wrong.. Thanks in advance, Ed, The Netherlands
Wai 08-26-2002 02:46 PM	quote: This is alas a paradox, as Macadamia's can't be shelled by hand. Ed, I don't mean by hand LITERALLY, but using a nut cracker. quote: As far as I know unshelled Macadamia's aren't sold anywhere Oh, yes, they ARE Ed, just not in the Netherlands... Hey, I can even proof it to you: why would one need this device? quote: Do you think it's safe to eat raw macadamia's even if they're unshelled ? Macadamia nuts that are sold without their shell, are not raw. (they use either heat or quick deepfreezing to make the shell fall off) In the Acne Sample Diet you need really raw nuts, because non-raw nuts can easily cause acne. quote: The fruit-season is the late-summer All over the world Ed??? quote: When the bloodsugar levels reach high levels... Fruits don't do this, but starches do (bread, beans, pasta, pizza etc.), because starch is glucose only, while fruitsugars are fructose and glucose mixed, and it takes longer to convert the fructose into glucose, which ensures an only gradual uptake of the glucose. Sugars make you feel energetic, fats don't. quote: Have you also thought of the molecular reaction of glucose to proteins in the veins, causing deterioriation of the veins. So, your stable blood sugar level is dangerous? What about the nitrogen from all that meat Ed? (which is turned into toxic ammonium before being converted into ureum) quote: it's unlogical to eat fruit all year long, because this is unnatural, as fruit doesn't grow all year long, at least not in these climates. Who says that living in a climate like in the Netherlands is natural? We originate from Africa. 1.6 million years ago, there were already over 6 feet tall humans living in Kenia and surroundings. Until the much later people in Europe had machines at their disposal to produce modern (high-sugar) foods, they were MUCH, MUCH smaller.
etwald 08-26-2002 03:43 PM	Hi Wai, I also emailed you, but you can disregard the mail.. Thanks for your answers. The logic makes sense.. In the meantime, I really enjoyed reading the rest of your website. I am now testing your diet and I think I feel better on it.. Eating everything raw makes a lot of sense indeed. Luckily I already got rid of all starches and milk.. Just leaving out the cooked meat, the last two days, already made a difference. The small amount of acne I had is almost gone already. I will have to wait and see, but I'm convinced it will work.. Thanks.. My stomach is protesting a bit, but it will have to get used to the fruits I think. I haven't eaten any fruit for 2 years now.. By the way, I felt extremely energetic on a low-carb, high-fat diet. So, it is possible to feel energetic without eating carbs. What do you think of butter ? I often use butter as a perfect power-source. I even eat it raw with just some raisins.. On a page I saw you also mentioned mixing egg yolk with potatoes or rice. Those aren't allowed on this diet, or am I incorrect ? Potatoes are toxic raw and rice will be very difficult to digest raw.. Am I correct to think you're also from The Netherlands ? Are you thinking of a Dutch translation ? Perhaps I will be able to help you out. I don't want to commit myself to it, but perhaps I can once in a while translate a page at a time.. And I can ask other people to help me.. I think I will first try your diet with a higher fat-to-carbohydrate ratio, say 1:1 carb:fat instead of 2:1 carb fat. Eating more fat will allow one to eat three meals a day without the need to snack in between those meals. I don't think that will have negative side effects ? Thanks in advance for (again) answering my questions, Ed
etwald 08-26-2002 04:01 PM	Hi Wai, Did you know your diet also has a hidden advantage: Raw foods, especially fruits contain lots of biophotons, which if I am correct is the same as ch'i, prana, orgone, or life-energy. By cooking and processing foods, the orgone amounts get lower and lower. By microwaving foods the orgone even transforms into Deadly Orgone / dead life energy. This is perhaps a bit controversial, but I've studied this topic for the last few months and I think this is what makes your diet even more powerful ! Thought you might want to know.. To check out some more controversial topics, please check my new website: http://www.newknowledge.org .. Ed, The Netherlands
Wai 08-27-2002 12:22 AM	quote: the diet we used to eat for millions of years before the advent of agriculture. To my understanding this would mean: Raw meat and fish, raw organs and animal fats, raw nuts, raw vegetables and if the season is right also raw fruit. So, to your understanding, we would have been mainly carnivores. But carnivores have triangle-shaped teeth, because then the connective tissue from raw meat doesn't get stuck between the teeth. Our teeth are not fit for eating raw animal flesh. (that is why we use tootpicks, even now that we cook that flesh, which destroys most connective tissue) quote: What do you think of butter ? It is a good munch food item, that is excluded from the initial sample diet. quote: On a page I saw you also mentioned mixing egg yolk with potatoes or rice. Those aren't allowed on this diet, or am I incorrect? Once the acne is totally eliminated by the sample diet, one can start experimenting with introducing 'munch foods' back into the diet. The munch foods are listed in chapter 54 and 55 of the free acne book. quote: Are you thinking of a Dutch translation ? When I have the time, yes. Thank you very much for the gentle offer. quote: I think I will first try your diet with a higher fat-to-carbohydrate ratio, say 1:1 carb:fat instead of 2:1 carb fat. Eating more fat will allow one to eat three meals a day without the need to snack in between those meals. I don't think that will have negative side effects ? No problem at all, as long as no food has been processed (heated/frozen somewhere down the line). PS I removed the "- treatments.org" from your publically displayed name, because you are already allowed to link to your site all the time, and in your profile. I think that the advertisement included in your name is a bit too much/inappropriate. I hope you don't mind.
etwald 08-27-2002 03:22 AM	quote: I removed the "- treatments.org" from your publically displayed name, because you are already allowed to link to your site all the time, and in your profile. I think that the advertisement included in your name is a bit too much/inappropriate. I hope you don't mind. Hi Wai, No, I don't mind at all.. It was just a habit, as my email name is the same and because plain "Ed" is often in use already.. I got through the first night very well. I was very afraid I would get nocturnal hypoglycemia. It's cool to see that the carb:fat balancing is working fine. I had some nasty experiences in the past with fruits, but then I didn't balance it with fats. As a compensation for the advertising I did, I will add some more links to your site and ask some fellow Dutch webmasters with health sites to link to your site too.. Perhaps another hidden advantage of your diet is the alkalizing effect of eating raw fruits. That effect will be very beneficial for the skin also. I think this diet will also work great for eczema and psoriasis and other skin diseases.. It compares very well to the Pagano diet. My parents just saw me and thought I had lost some weight, but I haven't. My face just shows thinner. I think it's because I used to eat a lot of cooked protein before and now there is less water left under my skin. Well, thanks again for answering my questions and I will also read your book now.. Ed, The Netherlands
Wai 08-27-2002 02:42 PM	quote: My parents just saw me and thought I had lost some weight, but I haven't. My face just shows thinner. I think it's because I used to eat a lot of cooked protein before and now there is less water left under my skin. Exactly. Please keep us here updated about how you are doing
Vanessa 08-27-2002 04:44 PM	Ed, My father made the EXACT same comment to me last week!!! He said my face got thinner. I didn't really notice the difference since I see myself in the mirror everyday. I told him it was impossible 'since my weight didn't change but I guess that would explain it now... Wai, I've posted a question for you last week in the SKINCARE / cleansing face/oil section to which you've never answered. If you didn't have time to reply or didn't see it by accident, I understand... Thanks
etwald 08-28-2002 06:29 AM	Hi Wai, I slept well again last night. I am eating everything raw for the last three days now. I feel good. I think I might have lost a kilogram in weight. I hope it's just the dehydration effect, as I used to eat lots of cooked protein. I do need to use more fat I think, because I sometimes get an itchy feeling after I've eaten fruits (caused by low blood sugar probably), even when balanced with fats. What do you think of organic famer's cheese... (Wai: This question has been moved to here) I am now reading your book. Thanks for making it publicly available.. I really learned a lot already.. Ed
Wai 08-29-2002 08:46 AM	quote: Vanessa wrote: Wai, I've posted a question for you last week in the SKINCARE / cleansing face/oil section to which you've never answered. ehhrrr, sorry I missed it, but can you please refer me to that thread, because I cannot find it! (go to the thread, then copy the URL, and post that one here)
Vanessa 08-30-2002 04:24 PM	Hi Wai, I'm not sure if you wanted me to just copy that question in here but here it is: I've just bought this 450ml. bottle of linseed oil to moisturize my skin but the expiration date is within 2 months from now and I've read on a website that it best be 'consumed' within 4 weeks after opening. Does expiration time apply for 'consumption' only or for skin care use as well? If so for both, is that oil then good to eat (as olive oil let's say) if added to salads or fruit juices? It's a pretty expensive oil and I'd hate to spoil any of it. Thanks
Vanessa 08-30-2002 07:35 PM	quote: (go to the thread, then copy the URL, and post that one here) It's the URL I'm not familiar with... what is it exactly?
etwald 08-31-2002 02:47 AM	Hi Vanessa, The URL means Uniform Resource Locator and it basically is the adress you see just below the buttons of your browser (Internet Explorer). It's always something like http://www.xxx.yyy/something and on this site it's probably something like http://www.waitalk.com/cgi-bin/bb/ultimatebb.cgi?something . By posting the URL address, Wai will be able to locate the other topic instantly.. Good luck, Ed, The Netherlands
Wai 08-31-2002 01:19 PM	AaAAAaahhhh, I finally found your question (I only had been looking in threads started by Vanessa) This is the URL of the thread where you posted your question: link and there I will post my response
Vanessa 08-31-2002 02:02 PM	Thanks for the help you guys! So Wai, did my father really see right? Does this diet really make your face thinner? I guess that would explain why most models' faces (those who hardly have any cellulite) show such defined bone structure...