If the “3 hots” were low carb (in nursing homes/prisons), I would agree, but they’re not. Actually, a ketogenic, low carb high fat diet appears to be helpful with various conditions that affect the elderly (dementia, Alzheimers). It’s also good for reducing inflammation (heart disease, arthritis, etc.). I’ve had several friends in nursing homes & the diets were very high carb and with the info I now know, unhealthy. Lots of elderly folks suffer with Type 2 diabetes & rather than giving them a low carb diet, they get high carb & use insulin to keep things under control, which is not healthy.
Anyway, if you search the Diet Doctor website or just put in Diet Doctor & whatever the topic interests you in your browser, the site is loaded with articles (maybe you’ve already done this - pardon if you have).
Two links you maybe interested in, if you haven’t found them already:
How to renew your body: Fasting and autophagy
https://www.dietdoctor.com/renew-body-fasting-autophagy
This article is by Dr. Jason Fung - anything he writes is excellent & I have two of his books: the one on intermittent fasting & The Obesity Code
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Link to lots of articles on how high carb or low carb affects brain funcion (the ‘dementia’ archives:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/category/health-problems/dementia
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One more excellent resource - Dr. Ken Berry on Youtube. Just go to Youtube & type in Dr. Ken Berry & the topic. Here are some examples of his videos:
What is the Ketogenic Diet? (Basic Concepts Simply Discussed) Keto 101
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwKmVjSXTDk
3 First Steps to Going Keto (Credit Card NOT Required) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQ2nwXIqzs&list=PL48jnTudSMf_4z7qfiymmOf-xbYJJUSDX&index=5
Why are Processed Carbs So Habit-Forming? (Carb-Cravings are REAL!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqg7cG1K5r0&list=PL48jnTudSMf_4z7qfiymmOf-xbYJJUSDX&index=6
Weight Loss Stall on Keto (13 Reasons Why...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZXVqvn1uhw
Many, many more on his site - interviews, general health as it relates to keto, tips, myths debunked, etc.
FReegards, ~Q