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Meat versus poultry, fish and seafood?
In this study, moderately obese subjects consumed one of two different low-carb diets as part of a weight loss program. In the first diet, most of the protein was from red meat and was higher in saturated fat. In the second diet, most of the protein was from poultry, fish and shellfish and was higher Read More
Keep on Track with Healthy Snacks
It’s relatively easy to follow a healthy eating plan at home. You stock your fridge and pantry with the foods you want to be able to reach, and you aren’t tempted by shelves full of junk you don’t need. But when you’re on the go — on vacation, at the office or just out and Read More
In the News: More Kudos for Protein (and More Triumphs for Reducing Carbohydrates)
A report published in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine (Feb 13, 2006) adds more evidence to the accumulating research showing that low-carb diets get weight off. The report- which analyzed the findings of five major studies comparing low-fat and low-carb diets– found that low-carb diets do indeed help people shed pounds more quickly than Read More
Faster—and Better
A recent study confirms that consuming a diet high in protein rather than one high in carbs makes it easier to shed fat while preserving muscle. The scientific evidence for the effectiveness of higher protein has been building steadily over the past few years. One study by Donald Layman, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at Read More
Calcium + Protein = Strong Bones
Ever since the 1970s, nutritionists have been arguing over the role of protein in maintaining bone health. Some claim a high-protein diet makes the body excrete more calcium, which in turn could weaken bones. Others assert just the opposite: That dietary protein is essential for maintaining strong bones. Who’s right? Recent research strongly suggests that Read More
How Much Protein Should I Eat?
Learn How Much Protein You Should Be Eating The question “How much protein do I need?” is one which really has no simple answer. But emerging evidence is suggesting that we may need more than was previously believed. Conventional wisdom has always been that the “average” person needs about .8 grams of protein per kilogram Read More
An Appetite Reducing Food that Benefits Your Health
A study from Pennington Biomedical Center in Louisiana shows that eating eggs for breakfast can be a potent way to feel more satisfied during the day. Researchers divided women into two groups. One group ate eggs for breakfast- along with a little toast and jam- the other ate a bagel with cream cheese and yogurt. Read More
A Recent Study Confirms That Consuming a Diet High in Protein Rather Than One High in Carbs makes it Easier to Shed Fat While Preserving Muscle
The scientific evidence for the effectiveness of higher protein has been building steadily over the past few years. One study by Donald Layman, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a good example. The comparative study looked at two different weight-loss approaches. Twenty-four overweight women aged 45 to 46 participated Read More
Premenopausal Women Following a Low-Carbohydrate/High-Protein Diet Experience Greater Weight Loss and Less Hunger Compared to a High-Carbohydrate/Low-Fat Diet
Summary: The following information was written by Atkins professionals. Premenopausal women were instructed to follow either a low carbohydrate/high protein diet (20 grams of carbohydrate per day) increasing carbohydrate by 5 grams per week, or a high carbohydrate/low fat diet (150 grams of carbohydrate, 30% energy from fat) for six weeks. Both groups lost a Read More
Physiogenomic analysis of weight loss induced by dietary carbohydrate restriction
Summary: Background Diets that restrict carbohydrate (CHO) have proven to be a successful dietary treatment of obesity for many people, but the degree of weight loss varies across individuals. The extent to which genetic factors associate with the magnitude of weight loss induced by CHO restriction is unknown. We examined associations among polymorphisms in candidate Read More
