Two Unnecessarily Opposing Diets

In the past, I had an either/or perspective regarding the two main opposing diets.  These two main opposing diets that have created endless controversy are the low carb high fat diet vs. the high carb low fat diet.  Countless debates have taken place and countless books have been written by advocates of both diets.

The high carb advocates vilify saturated fat.  However, a  higher amount of saturated fat is ok if going low carb.

The low carb advocates vilify carbs, but a higher amount of carbs is ok as long as saturated fat is low and unsaturated fats are not overdone.  

Basically, both diets work well for different people.  Type 1 diabetics have no other choice but to go low carb.  Type 2's may be a different story, depending.  There is also blood types to consider.  Perhaps type O's are best suited for low carb diets.  Type A's, however, may be best suited for high carb diets.  There are probably many other variables though.  Diet is one of the most complicated subjects.  

In my own case over several years of trial and error, I've found that it's best for me to do the high carb low fat diet.  Again, no one size fits all.  This is just me, as my blood type is not type O.  My version of the high carb low fat diet has the following characteristics:  

- Keep the protein low, as a  high amount of protein causes an extra insulin spike, placing considerable strain on the metabolism.  Vegan diets work very well for keeping protein intake low.

- Don't go super low on the fat.  Include fats from avocados, olives, and so forth.  This allows for a feeling of satiety.

- Keep the fructose intake relatively low.  Some fruit is ok, but don't overdo it.  This gives the liver a break, as a high amount of fructose places considerable strain on the liver.  

- Estimation of macronutrients per meal:  25 -30g carbs (primarily starch), 3 - 8g protein, 5 - 15g fat (primarily unsaturated).  Each day, a meal is eaten every 2 - 3 hours.