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The Science of Fat-Loss: Why a Calorie Isn’t Always a Calorie
Calorie counting can work, but it’s often based on pseudo-science. (more…)
Dr. David Ludwig clears up carbohydrate confusion
When our country embraced low-fat diets, we also unwittingly committed ourselves to carbohydrates. As nutrition research has advanced, however, we’ve learned that healthy fats are an important part of a well-balanced diet, and that carbohydrate quality is crucial to health. (more…)
Low carbohydrate diets should be considered for diabetes management
Following a reduced carbohydrate diet can help to lower blood glucose levels, providing a safe and effective strategy for managing diabetes, new research by London Metropolitan University suggests.
Cholesterol levels improve with weight loss, healthy fat-rich diet
A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine study finds that weight loss programs that provide healthy fats, such as olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, or a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet have similar impacts on pound-shedding. (more…)
Low Carb Diets: Key Biomarkers to Monitor
The concern for safety is a common theme in diets that reduce dietary carbohydrate intake. (more…)