(shared) Calorie-Restrictive 'Longevity Diet' Won't Make You Live Longer: Study

 

I was so disappointed with what seemed to contradict the findings that reduced calorie intake increased longevity until I read the article and realized it was confirming what I had figure out when the experiment was first done on mice some 20 years ago. When the calorie intake had been reduced starting at the birth of the mice the result were best, and the mice grew to a much smaller size than normal. This told me right away that the mice had grown to a size that matched their calorie intake and that they were no longer on a starvation diet. The mice were not over eating or under eating. This told me that all we needed to do is not over eat and not under eat to live longer. That is also why when I read “The Zone Diet” by Dr. Berry Sears, it was further proof. The calorie intake on his diet was much less than normal and you did not gain or lose weight when eating the perfect amount. The athletic results achieved from this were down right unbelievable. Sears took it one step further by figuring out what seems to be the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat. With my conspiratorial mind I have to start wondering why these things are not being publicized. I get the feeling it has to do with who is going to lose money if people cut down on their eating and are therefore in almost perfect health. The food industry and the pharmaceutical industry? Doctors would also not do so well, but most would probably happily accept it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/29/longevity-diet-restrict-calories-_n_1840197.html