Low-Carb Diet Better than Low-Fat for Weight Loss
Low-carb diet is better than a low-fat one for weight loss, a new study conducted by Tulane University researchers shows.
The study involved 150 participants aged 22 to 75 with no history of diabetes or heart problems who were asked to stick to either a low-carb or low-fat diet for a year. The low-fat group reduced their fat consumption to less than 30% of the daily recommended allowance. The low-carb group increased their fat intake to more than 40% of the daily recommended allowance. Results showed that low-fat dieters lost an average of only 4 pounds, while low-carb dieters lost 12 pounds, despite the increase in fat intake.
The low-carb dieters also managed to lower their risk of heart disease. The low-fat dieters on the other hand saw no change in their heart disease risk. They also had lower levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and lost more lean muscle than fat.
These results show that experts had gotten it wrong all this time when they recommended reducing carbohydrates to help reduce weight and other associated health problems. More….
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