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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

Halloween Candy Carbohydrate Count Information

Posted: Monday, October 24, 2005

Serving Size: "fun size" bar, bag, box or pouch, Pop or Roll)

Study Of Obese Diabetics Explains Why Low-carb Diets Produce Fast Results

Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005

"When carbohydrates were restricted, study subjects spontaneously reduced their caloric intake to a level appropriate for their height, did not compensate by eating more protein or fat, and lost weight. We concluded that excessive overeating had been fueled by carbohydrates."

A Few Good Carbs: The New Glycemic Index Diet

Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Not all carbs are evil is the motto of the low GI diet. As a measurement of how quickly a particular carbohydrate is used by the body, the glycemic index is already found on nutritional labels in Europe and Australia, but has yet to be endorsed any American organization

Eating a Low Glycemic Index Diet

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

After eating low GI carbs, there is no spike in blood glucose and no subsequent precipitous drop. The body receives a consistent flow of energy into the blood, which circulates the energy throughout the entire body. When nourished this way, the body experiences a sense of sustained satiety and well-being.

Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results For Obese Diabetics

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

Researchers conclude that excessive overeating is fueled by carbohydrates.

When carbohydates were restricted, study subjects spontaneously reduced their caloric intake to a level appropriate for their height, did not compensate by eating more protein or fat, and lost weight.

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,"

New Study Shows Low-Carb Diet Improves Glucose Control in Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2004

A1c showed a marked decrease from 9.0 to6.4% over 5 weeks in patients with untreated type 2 diabetes.

"Potentially, this could be a patient-empowering way to ameliorate hyperglycemia without pharmacological intervention."

Low Carb Diets Are Beneficial in Reducing Visceral Fat in Type 2

Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2004

when restrict diet was made isocaloric, a low calorie/low carbohydrate diet might be more effective treatment for a reduction of visceral fat, improved insulin sensitivity and increased in HDL–C levels than low calorie/high carbohydrate diet in obese subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus