According to researchers, low carb diets are better than low fat diets for:
- Lowering diastolic blood pressure
- Lowering triglycerides
- Lowering very-low density lipoprotein cholesterol
- Increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Isn’t that strange.
A low-carb diet consisting of (20 g/d for 3 months) in the form of low–glycemic index vegetables with unrestricted consumption of fat and protein turns out to be healthier than the universally accepted low-fat diet consisting of limited energy intake (1200 to 1800 kcal/d; ≤30% calories from fat).
Strange.
Vegetables & meat are healthier than grains.
Weird.
Who would have guessed that???
BTW, this study was funded by the National Institutes of Health – no Atkins money in sight.
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Went to the study itself:
Two statements are critical:
1) Limitation: Intensive behavioral treatment was provided, patients with dyslipidemia and diabetes were excluded, and attrition at 2 years was high.
SO...the people who have to be on carbohydrate controlled regemins were kept out of the study.
2) Conclusion: Successful weight loss can be achieved with either a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet when coupled with behavioral treatment.
Unlike the headline...either way is fine. Best bet...consult your doctor and also a Registered Dietitian before starting on a weight loss program.
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