Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Low Fat Diet Plan
October 03, 2008
New research suggests that insulin levels may determine what type
of weight-loss plan will work best. Researchers say that people who
secrete high levels of insulin may lose weight better on a
low-carbohydrate, higher fat diet than on a low-fat diet. In a
recent study, those with higher insulin levels lost nearly five
times as much weight on a low-carb plan than a low-fat plan.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Gretchen Becker
,
Health Expert
Well, we got through the holiday season. Mostly. A new year is upon us, and this is the time when...
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By Melanie Thomassian
,
Health Expert
...expressed concern that the high-fat content of low-carb plans may increase the risk of heart...
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By Craig Stoltz
,
Health Expert
A new, much-publicized report in the Journal of the American Dietetics Association crowns Dean...
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By Lisa Emrich
,
Health Expert
...first-of-its-kind research study aimed at determining whether a low fat diet is beneficial to...
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By Melanie Thomassian
,
Health Expert
...to help reduce elevated blood pressure by eating a low fat diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and...
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Health Guide
...high-protein diets, people at risk for kidney stones or have other kidney problems should avoid these
plans.Fat and Sugar SubstitutesReplacing fats and sugars with substitutes may help many people...
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...sufficient for people with type 2 diabetes. One study of people with type 2 diabetes compared several diet
plans:High-carbohydrate/high-fiber dietLow-fat dietWeight management dietAfter 18 months...
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People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to conserve energy, and developing...
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Dietary FactorsThe role of diet and nutrition is very important in Crohn's disease and should be considered for four separate situations:As important add-on treatment to medical therapies for...
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate...
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms to be may have more reason to stick to a healthy diet while they're pregnant. New research indicates a developing baby's...
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