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On the other hand, some people feel much healthier AND lose weight on a
primarily protein diet, with a samll amount of complex carbohydrates.  I think
it is very dependent on the person.  Some people seem to be able to eat
primarily carbohydrates, and that is how they stay thin.  For others, proteins
are the key.  Experiment with both and pay close attention to how you feel and
how your weight/measurements react.
 
Kristine
 
> Most Americans also eat far too much protein, which is hard on the
> kidneys (and some studies indicate that it causes calcium to be excreted
> instead of absorbed).  From what I've read (books by Dean Ornish, Covert
> Bailey, Raymond Kurzweil, John A. McDougall, et al), here is what I'm
> trying to do:  10-15% calories from protien (cfp), 20% or less calories
> from fat (cff), and 65-70% calories from carbohydrates (cfc).t)
>
> Jenny Herl