Researchers compared the cardiovascular effects of a very low-carbohydrate diet to that of a calorie-restricted, low-fat diet in obese women.
Women who ate a very low-carbohydrate diet lost more weight and body fat than the low-fat diet group over a period of six months. There were no differences between the two groups in levels of blood pressure, lipids, fasting glucose, and insulin after three or six months, though all of these factors improved over the course of the study in both groups.
Researchers concluded that a very low-carbohydrate diet is more effective for short-term weight loss than a low-fat diet. Further, the low-carbohydrate diet did not have a harmful effect on cardiovascular risk factors over a 6-month period.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism June 2003;88(4):1617-1623
Many people are still convinced that a low-fat diet is the best way to lose weight, but, as this study shows, a low-carb diet is a more effective way to shed pounds for some people. When it comes to your overall health however, some people may actually benefit from a low-fat diet.
This is a complicated topic but one that becomes easier to understand when looked at from a Metabolic Typing perspective. At the heart of nutritional typing is the idea that we each have unique systems that are designed to thrive on unique combinations of protein, fat and carbohydrates.
While a high-protein diet may in fact be the ideal diet for some people, others may benefit from a more vegetarian-type diet with less protein and more complex carbohydrates from vegetables.
nutritional type aside, there are other factors that can help the majority of people to reach their weight loss goals. These include eliminating grains and sugar from your diet and exercising. Grains and sugar will trigger an insulin response that will make your body inclined toward weight gain. Exercise will not only help to normalize your insulin levels, but will also help you to optimize your weight and fight infections.
For detailed information on how to reach your ideal weight by optimizing your diet, consider my new book, The No-Grain Diet. Included in this book is a section on how to deal with the emotional aspects of dieting that so often sabotage weight loss efforts using a psychological acupressure technique called EFT.
Another option for those trying to lose weight is Whey Protein with Aminogen®. Whey Protein with Aminogen® is a completely nutritious meal replacement. While whole foods are best, if you don’t have time to pack you own healthy lunch and are tempted by fast food and vending machines, consider Whey Protein with Aminogen® instead.
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