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Low Fat Diet Plan

Insulin levels may determine dieting success

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Healthy Diets
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... Read more »

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Do low-carb diets promote a healthy heart?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...expressed concern that the high-fat content of low-carb plans may increase the risk of heart... Read more »

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Heart Diet Study: Do Not Swallow Whole
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

A new, much-publicized report in the Journal of the American Dietetics Association crowns Dean... Read more »

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MS and Diet: Should you eat low-fat to treat your MS?
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...first-of-its-kind research study aimed at determining whether a low fat diet is beneficial to... Read more »

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Sample Menu for the DASH Eating Plan
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...to help reduce elevated blood pressure by eating a low fat diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and... Read more »

Health Guide

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management
...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... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines
...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... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
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... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
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... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
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... Read more »

Related News

Low-Carb Gets Results
August 04, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »

Big breakfast tied to weight loss
October 03, 2008

A new study suggests that breakfast really may be the most important meal of the day, especially if you're trying to lose weight. Researchers put 94... Read summary »

Use your diet to prevent breast cancer recurrence
October 03, 2008

By Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D. If a recent breast cancer diagnosis has you feeling helpless, consider this: what you eat now can reduce your odds of... Read summary »

Cutting fat Lowers Risk for Prostate Cancer
May 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cutting back on omega 6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats may help prevent prostate cancer. Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson... Read summary »

Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health
January 22, 2009

(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... Read summary »