-- [ From: Kathryn P. Rosenthal * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

Hi, list.  I've managed to read the archives and have been lurking on
the list for about five months.  I had polio as a child and for the past
seven yrs. have had Progressive Post Polio Muscular Atrophy.  My entire
body is affected with the condition and I'm trying to maintain as much
muscle as I can and encourage the disease to be only SLOWLY progressive.
 I'm type A blood and cannot eat red meat without having a huge jump in
cholesterol.  Other than that restriction, I've found the paleodiet
through Neanderthin very, very helpful.  My current problem is keeping
weight on!!!!  I've had to add some sprouted grains to my diet just to
maintain 100 lbs.  If I turn sideways, you won't see me.

I read a column in my local Michigan paper last night that was written
by a dietitian.  The article stated that low-carb, high-fat diets were
unhealthy and that, "Instead of losing just fat, you lose water and
valuable muscle."  In discussing low-carb diet books she states, "Even
though these books use terms like "ketosis" and "insulin resistance"
it's done to fool you and make their claims sound more believeable."

The author states no research backing up her claims.  I've sent her an E
-mail asking for supporting evidence, but am not holding my breath while
waiting for a reply.

I know that this isn't a low-carb list and that Neanderthin has a more
balanced approach, but has anyone seen any valid research that supports
the theory that a low-carb, high-fat diet will cause muscle loss?  I've
found just the opposite to be true; I don't eat pasta to build muscle.

Kathryn in Michigan
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