DIET- NO ONE-SIZE-FITS ALL

On my homepage, I discussed the recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine about how a low carbohydrate diet beat out a low fat diet for weight loss and cardiovascular risk markers. After noting
my biases, exploring the basic biochemical assumptions, reviewing the evidence that supports it, and being open-minded to the pitfalls of the study, here’s my conclusion:

“Diet” – It’s a Dirty Word…

Diets in general are “restrictive.” Although initially diets can help with weight loss, if overall nutritional status is ignored, there could be consequences.

Quality of Food and Caloric Restriction

Diets high in carbohydrate and low in fat could …read more