Rosedale Diet - Another Low Carb Diet?
A few weeks ago I purchased a copy of the Rosedale Diet by Dr Ron Rosedale. The book describes a diet that is high in 'good' fats - low-to-moderate proteins, and very low carbs. In fact the only carbs allowed are fibrous carbs - like green veges. All grains and starchy carbs (i.e. potatoes, yams) are out.
After reading a lot of diet books - so many of them follow the same process - lots of pseudo-science, loads of recipes and meal plans, and, well, not a lot else really. A breakthrough? What do you think?
Favorite quote
"...achieve excellent results even if you never pick up a weight or dust off your treadmill..." - Dr Rosedale.
Hmmmm... if only
UPDATE: There is an excellent account of one persons experience (positive) with the Rosedale diet here.
UPDATE 2: Please read my comments further down. This posting was unfair to Dr Rosedale, and in hindsight I feel I was a little hasty.
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Created / Updated: February 6, 2012
IS anyone else just as discouraged as I am? I was doing so well and then was diagnosed as perimenopausal. Now, with the hormones, I can't seem to lose any weight. I am just stuck and I feel horrible. Any advice?
ReplyJeanie, I was diagnosed as Peri-menopausal a couple of years ago. My gyno (right out of med school) suggested I contact her when the symptoms became "unbearable" or when I "felt miserable" and she would put me on a cream to rub on my skin on different parts of my body every day. Rather than wait until I was miserable, I followed a friend's advice and consulted with a "compounding" pharmacist here in Charleston SC who changed my life. He first gave me a comprehensive questionnaire that determined my hormone deficiencies and dominations. After starting the special mix of hormones he made (you still have to get your Dr. to fax or call in a Rx), I felt like a new person in 3 days. No more achy joints, sleepless nights, dry skin, hair falling out, fatigue, appetite out of control, etc. I feel wonderful - no kidding! I've even returned to college full-time. If you have a compounding pharmacist in your area, I urge you to consult with him or her. Sometimes you have to travel to find one, but it's worth it! Good luck! Maggie
ReplyMaggie .. i read your comment about finding a compound pharmacy to determine hormone deficiencies. Are you aware of another route to take to find out the same? I am just starting to learn about this and any advice you can offer would be appreciated.
ReplyStrength training and moderate (50%) low glycemic carbs are the secret. See Ocheartdiet.com. This book will be available in paperback, online at ocheartdiet.com by the fisrt week of Dec. 04.
ReplyTO Jeannie: Welcome to my world. It seems that once you hit a certain age, a woman's body just stops. Sometime I sincerely believe that I could never eat another bite of anything, and still retain these 35 lbs I do not need. But, I will not give up. I am at the end of the second week following the Rosedale plan. It seems that I spend all my time counting out supplements. But I am so happy to discover that while I get hungry, I don't feel like I need to eat something. Do you ever just feel like you need something to eat, but really don't know what it is? So you graze through your kitchen, but nothing satisfies, and the compulsion remains. This combination of supplements seems to supply me with what my body needs. I don't need to steel myself to bypass even chocolate!!!
ReplyJust one more thing for Jeannie: Please pick up a copy of "What Your Doctor Won't Tell you About Menopause" by Dr. Lee.
ReplyI had the same experience with hormone replacement therapy as you describe. I followed his advice, weaned myself off Premarin, and now I use a progesterone cream. I am really happy about that. Of course, you should involve your doctor, (I didn't), but please find the book.
Ladies,
Have you ever heard of boiidentical hormone replacement?? There is a salivia test where the results result in a topical natural cream that is applied to the skin based on your bodies hormone needs.
Hormones actually change based on weight, diet and more importantly stress level (WHO DOES NOT HAVE STRESS THESE DAYS).
Age actually is not a way to judge your hormone levels because everything we eat is now injected with hormones and pesticides...nothing is truly organic anymore.
My imbalance started after the birth of my 4 yr old...I am only 28 and face alot of the above issues.
www.lakeviewrx.com
should have the info that can guide you...I am just a patient but I refer alot of the women to lakeview.
NAT JONES is the awsome pharmacist over there that can answer ANY question you have.
Sincerely Concerned,
ReplyJodi
I use the bioidentical hrt and deal directly with Nat. He is THE MAN! After 21 years of a childless marriage, I now have a healthy 8 month old due to replacement of progesterone. Nat said that I am about the 3rd or 4th "infertile" patient to become pregnant after using bioidentical hormones. My progesterone was reeeeeaally off before beginning the treatment. My weight came off a lot easier one I started the treatment. Don't get me wrong. I didn't get pregnant overnight. I got preg. when I was 40 and had a mc. Then 3 years later, I had this pleasant surprise and carried full term. I was 44 when my little boy was born. My hormones have since gone haywire again, and I am now awaiting my new treatment. Lakeview will mail you your treatments. They are wonderful! I am a walking advertisement for that compounding pharmacy AND Nat Jones!
Reply"lots of pseudo-science"???
Are you kidding? Where would you even think that it is healthier to eat man made garbage than what nature made?
By the way... can you eat grains, potatoes, and rice raw? I think not and you should simply not eat what WE as humnans convert and process and try to tell you it's healthy....
ReplyI just bought the book and am giving it a try. Will let you know.
ReplyRosedale Diet - I guess it depends on how much you really want to lose weight and how much you like healthy food. I've been doing it for only a week and already lost several pounds that I haven't been able to shed for a long time. I love salads with avacado and walnuts! I feel like I'm indulging every day.
ReplyI alos bought the rosedale diet book after years of trying to lose 30 pounds I gained very fast when I remarred at 40. I never had any luck despite lots of exercise and trying to cut back or change the way I eat. I was trying to do the Coconut Diet but it seemed to exotic and I couldn't take the coconut by the tablespoon. Rosedale's diet, though much the same principle, seemed much easier. And I was better educated by that time and really determined. I've been on it for about 5 days and lost three pounds. That is typical -- I will wait and see if I can stick to it- But I also love nuts and avocadoes and am feeling like I can do without bread and potatoes -- as long as I can have butter and olive oil on veggies and salads...I have been using milk though, because I get it from pastured cows ---so it has CLA in it and is of high quality. I also eat ricotta cheese from the same cows and I get beef from the same farm.
I was an editor for Prevention Magazine for 20 years and all those high carb low fat recommendations just packed on the pounds every day -- despite walking regularly, weight lifting often etc.
ReplyI am disappointed with this review. To call it "psuedo-science" dismisses the fact that Dr Rosedale was among the first scientists to discover the hormone leptin. Additionally, I am on my third week on the diet and have lost 10 lbs. I have PCOS and find it nearly impossible to lose weight...until now. This diet may not be for everyone...and the book could be better edited...but it is a powerful diet for those who truly have problems with insulin and leptin.
ReplyAfter revisiting this entry, and looking again at Dr Rosedale's contribution - I must confess - my short blurb was unfair.
Rosedale was certainly a pioneer in the study of leptin - and the more I'm reading, the more I'm convinced that his thoughts are very helpful and appropriate for people with certain health conditions.
Once again, thanks to the wonderful commenters on this blog who often bring such balanced and well-needed discussion.
ReplyI am just about to start the Rosedale diet.I hope to lose 30 pounds.After having two children in 2years I have not lost the weight I am still nursing my youngerst who is almost two and dispite excising have not lost but gained weight. Fingers crossed this will work
ReplyI have to just write a quick note about the Rosedale diet. A year ago, I sent my dad, 65 to see Rosedale speak and do some tests on my dad (he had high blood pressure and an enlarged prostate). My father (and since then, at least 7 of his friends) have went on the Rosedale diet and now he no longer takes high bloodpressure medicine, has lost 33 pounds and walks 5 miles twice a day. I have to say, if I did not see it myself, I would be skeptical. I myself am embarking on the rosedale plan, and can only hope that I am just as successful.
ReplyDid your father's prostate improve as well?
ReplyI too just started Rosedale. After Fat Flush, the recipes are positively extravagantly luxurious. I too feel like I'm cheating every day having avacados, nuts, mayo (made with the proper fat) and all manner of good tasting condiments. Welcome back to my world, worchestershire!! And a little hard cheese too. I'm down another blouse size and I'm having a hard time keeping my jeans up. I too am post menopausal. I have Dr. Lee's book for a long time, but when I have not been using the bioidentical hormone cream. Couldn't tell much benefit, so I sort of skipped it.
On Rosedale, I'm also finding that my "brain fuzz" periods are fewer and shorter durtion. Great. I'm in a new occupation with a steep learning curve and I need my facilities back. My only regret at this point is that I did not discover any of this years, decades, ago.
ReplyUpdate: Rosedale only worked for me for a few months, and then the weight loss came to a completely halt. I don't know if it was because I started to take liberties on the carb side of things, or because the diet itself was limiting me. But I've moved on to more of a moderately low-carb, low-cal approach that has me losing again, albeit slowly. I still take the cod liver oil and try to get only "good" fats in (but I won't give up whole eggs!) The "miracle" didn't last long enough!
ReplyRosedale Rocks! Great diet. The best!
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