Calories Don't Count



Herman Taller's Calories Don't Count

      Prior to the Atkins Diet, in 1961, Herman Taller published 'Calories Don't Count.' It is interesting that the basic principles he prescribed is what we know of today, as then, as the low carb diet. Taller himself was obese and he followed the prevailing low fat diet and was fatter and miserable and he was made to feel guilty for not having self-control and he was labeled as lazy. A colleague who knew of the low carb diet (from an earlier time even) suggested that he supplement his diet with 'magic capsules' which turned out to be filled with fat. He lost weight and for that generation, he was the Atkins of his time. The only difference I would say is his approval of potatoes. On the other hand, he could have suggested a low carb variety not on the market now, but who knows. However, we have carb budgets and if you want to blow it on a potato, that's your choice. I love french fries like the next person, but I won't eat more than five fries at one sitting.