But Michaels — whose new book,The 6 Keys,addresses the myths and misunderstandings associated with aging — stood firm.
“I have an idea…” Michaels wrote to Cohen and Roker on Twitter last Friday. “How about a civil intelligent debate onThe 6 Keysbook and keto instead of personal attacks and name calling? I’m also a motivator and I know you guys can do this.”
Michaels then addressed Roker directly in a video,The Daily Mailreported, citing the mutual “respect” they have for one another.
She continued her criticism of the diet in avideo forWomen’s Health.“I don’t understand. Like, why would anyone think this is a good idea?” Michaels said in the clip, imitating a keto creator. “‘You know what we need to do? All fat and animal protein!’ No! Bad plan. For a million reasons.”
The mom of two said thatthe keto diet deprives your bodyof essential nutrients. “Your cells, your macromolecules, are literally made up of protein, fat, carbohydrates, nucleic acids. When you do not eat one of the three macronutrients — those three things I just mentioned — you’re starving yourselves,” she said. “Those macronutrients serve a very important purpose for your overall health and wellbeing. Each and every one of them.”
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SHAPE also recently shared a video ofMichaels explaining more about why she’s anti-keto.
“What’s my take on keto? It’s not a take. There is no take,” she said, explaining that what she stated is fact. “The side effects? Too much fat, too many calories, too many animal proteins. You’ve got micronutrient deficiencies, because you’re not getting all the phytonutrients and the antioxidants and polyphenols that you would be getting if you weren’t afraid of an apple, or a banana, or a papaya, which is absurd.”
“On top of all that, our cells are made of protein, fat, carbohydrates and nucleic acids,” she continued. “When you’re not eating all of the macronutrients you’re literally starving your body, you’re starving your cells. Those macronutrients have very specific jobs for your biochemistry; for your body to do what it needs to do for you to continue living in the healthiest way possible. So if you want to look your best, feel your best and live your longest, that is not the diet for you.”
Roker, 64, explained onTodaythat he’s been successfully following the keto diet since Sept. 1, and saw improvements in his cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
“My point is, what works for you, works for you,” he toldTodayco-anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. “There’s science on both sides that says it’s not a great idea and science that says it is a good idea.”
“I think it’s up to people — with their doctor, with their medical professional — [to make their own decision],” Roker added.
source: people.com
