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This list has been quiet. I have a question about the following
assertion, "The coastal diet composition
was nearly all animal foods, mostly seafood with some birds and
kangaroo, and was approximately 80% protein, 20% fat, and less
than 5% carbohydrate." It is based on the following research:
O'Dea K (1984) "Marked improvement in carbohydrate and lipid
metabolism in diabetic Australian aborigines after temporary
reversion to traditional lifestyle." Diabetes, vol. 33, no. 6
(Jun.), pp. 596-603.
What surprises me is the claim that the diet of the coastal
aborigines is 80% protein. I've never heard of a diet this high
in protein, and had the idea that it could not be tolerated.
Comments?
Todd Moody
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