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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:23 pmPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:11 amPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:34 amPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:06 pmPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:43 pmJeffN wrote:5) Eliminate all higher fat plant foods (i.e., nuts, seeds, avocados, tofu, soy).
The regular McDougall program recommends limiting soybeans and soy products, as well.JeffN wrote:As the percentage of calories from fat goes up, we are more likely to over-consume calories, especially from added fats/oils. Adding fats/oils to food increases the overall percentage of calories from fat and the overall calorie density and decreases the overall satiety (per calorie). On a WFPB diet, the foods that are higher in fat are peanuts, soybeans, avocados, nuts, seeds and oils.
April 2005 McDougall Newsletter wrote:Reserve Traditional Soy foods for Special
Despite concerns, there is no definite evidence that traditional soy foods are harmful at levels customarily consumed. Consider the hundreds of millions of people living in Japan, consuming soy products throughout their life – and they enjoy the longest life expectancy in the world (Japanese women are expected to live 84.93 years, compared to US women to 79.5 years; and Japanese men to 78.07 years, compared to 74.1 years for US men).
However, soybeans and their by-products should be thought of as rich foods – naturally high in fat and protein. In their traditional forms consider them as delicacies – and you should consume them as you might other plant food delicacies – nuts, seeds, avocados, and olives – in small amounts on special occasions.
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:09 pm