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The High Protein Diet has taken on many interpretations. In some versions it suggests eating all proteins and no grain products. In my early twenties I was one of the first to jump on board "The Atkins Diet," which prohibited the intake of carbohydrates. (Yes, this diet was first introduced in the 70's). In those days, the Food Pyramid grouped grains, fruits and vegetables and legumes together. They were called carbohydrates. I followed the diet to the letter. Sure I lost weight. But my skin became dry, my hair dull and I was experiencing flatulence. (A fancy word for lots of gas). The good part about trying this diet was that it signaled my desire to become healthier. Another good point? I was no longer "feasting" on sugary pastries a food that held far more attraction to me than a steak.

When it comes to diets, we make certain assumptions. First, that taking charge of the food we put into our mouth is a good thing. And, it is. Second, that all printed publications concerning diets have been thoroughly tested against the body's nutritional needs. This is NOT true. Any person with a good writing style can get a "self-help" book published. Sadly, they far too often are well-intentioned folk who have no experience in the field of nutrition.

I spent ten concentrated years studying the subject. After wading through the myriads of information out there, I realized that fad diets are not the answer, sound nutrition is. The principles I will outline here helped me maintain the same weight for nearly 30 years. I synopsize these guidelines on what worked and what didn't, in my own body. Truth is something that outlives fads. Those authors who had gained experience in the field and who had done extensive studies on nutrition, (not necessarily medicine), were the ones whose information was being consistently proven from my own experience. (I will list some of them at the bottom of this article).

When the final analysis is done, eating well is very simple. In order to make sense of any plan, you have to know a few basic facts. Here then, is what I learned:

Protein: Science discovers new proteins every day. Proteins are the alphabet of our bodies. The letters re-arrange themselves to form muscle, tissues and cells. Without proteins we would die. Food products that contain the entire alphabet of proteins are derived from animal sources. Meat, milk, dairy products and eggs. Grains, (seeds), and beans (legumes), contain complimentary proteins. When eaten together, (or even within

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