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The Secret to Low-Carb Diet Success: Eat Less

Posted: Friday, December 02, 2005

You can lead a man to steak, but you can't make him eat. This is the secret of success for low carbohydrate diets, according to researchers

Diets Rich in Protein, Good Fat, Lower in Carbs Linked to Better Heart Health

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

A diet that replaces some carbohydrates with either protein or monounsaturated fat can substantially reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, resulting in a substantial reduction in overall risk of heart disease

How Protein-Rich Diets Curb Hunger

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

Researchers have uncovered new evidence to explain the observation that diets rich in protein stunt the appetite, according to a report in the November Cell Metabolism. The findings suggest a novel link connecting macronutrients in the diet to hunger,

Chromium Picolinate Linked With Reduced Carbohydrate Cravings

Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005

Patients who reported the highest levels of carbohydrate cravings demonstrated significantly greater reductions than the placebo group

New Discovery Shows How a Low-Calorie Diet Extends Lifespan

Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005

A low calorie diet extends life and also seems to protect against cancer and other aging-related diseases. A gene called SIR2 is thought to control this process

Tea Drinkers May Have Less Diabetes and Cataracts

Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005

New research suggests that tea may be a simple, inexpensive means of preventing diabetes and its ensuing complications, including cataracts.

Yogurt Promotes Fat Loss

Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2005

Yogurt eaters lost 22 percent more weight--an average of 14 pounds, 66 percent more body fat and 81 percent more stomach fat during the 12-week study.

High- and Low-Carb Diets Produce Similar Results

Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004

A rare head-to-head comparison of a high glycemic index (GI)/high-carbohydrate diet with a low-GI/low-carbohydrate diet resulted in comparable weight loss and increase in insulin sensitivity. "If people consume a healthy diet that is calorie restricted, they are going to lose weight, and the quality of the carbohydrates doesn't really matter,"

White Bread Increases Diabetes Risk

Posted: Monday, November 15, 2004

Eating white bread with each meal increased the risk for diabetes more than 30 percent. Fans of white bread, hear this: it increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the illness, new research shows.

Low-Fat Diet Promotes Safe Weight Loss Among Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Unlike a high-monounsaturated fat diet, a low-fat diet promotes weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes without unfavorable alterations in plasma lipids or glycemic control.