Low-carb diets

Health aspects play an increasing role for the consumer. Obesity and the resulting low-carb diets influence product development Less salt becomes just as important... 

Low-fat diets tempt dieters—and potential book buyers— with the idea that one can eat all one wants and still lose weight. Theoretically, that s true since low-fat foods typically are bulky and filling. But, as with the low-carb diets, these regimens get boring mighty fast, especially if they re vegetarian diets. 

Researchers at Tufts University in Boston decided to put a number of diets to the test. They recruited 160 overweight or obese adults with an average BMI of 35 in a range of 27 to 42. Subjects were put on the Atkins low-carb diet, the Zone diet of combined... 

Benzo[a]pyrene-induced skin tumors were decreased in diet restricted ABC, C57, and Swiss strains of mice. Interestingly, it was demonstrated that the decrease in tumor incidence is independent of any particular source of calories. Contrary to the popular belief of low-fat or low-carb diets, it was demonstrated that decrease in cancers following DR depends mainly upon reduction in the total number of calories rather than decrease in calories coming from either only fat or carbohydrates. Since the first reports in the 1940s to 1950s, the anticarcinogenic effect of DR on chemical-induced tumors has been extensively studied in various tissues and after exposure to a variety of chemicals. 

Vince Gironda should be given credit for introducing the ideas of a high fat/ high protein/ low carb diet to get ripped as well as the value of brief intense workouts. (1 49)... 

You may have heard of something called the glycemic index, which is one attempt to measure the speed at which various carbohydrates are converted into blood sugar This index forms the basis of some of the currently popular low-carb diets and is cited by many people as the key to making good dietary choices,... 

Real-World Reading Link A lot of media attention has been focused on carbohydrates. Low-carb diets have become a popular way of controlling weight. However, carbohydrates are an important energy source for the body. 

The entire low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet argument is so prevalent that one would think that these are the only two options available for losing weight and staying healthy. Some experts even feel that the low-carb/low-fat debate distracts us from an even more important issue—our culture s reliance on processed and manufactured foods. 

Judging by the wild and ongoing popularity of low-carb foods and diets, it seems that many people now believe that it s carbohydrates—not fat—that cause weight gain. Carbohydrates, or carbs, are a common and important nutrient. Most carbs are found in foods that are made from plants. Some animal-based foods, such as milk, also contain carbs. Therefore, nearly all foods, from a bowl of broccoli to a candy bar, contain carbs. 

Diets low in carbohydrates have become increasingly popular, causing companies like Russell Stover to sell chocolate bars targeting people following low-carb regimens. Above are three types of Pecan Delights the company manufactured in 2003 to keep up with consumers dietary concerns. 

Medical researchers wondered which would be better for diabetic patients a high-carb, low-fat diet or a diet higher in monoun-saturated fats from foods and oils The high-carb, low-fat diet actually tended to raise systolic and diastolic blood pressure 6 and 7 mm Hg, respectively, for the forty-two type 2 diabetes subjects, while the higher-fat diet lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 3 to 4 points after a fourteen-week period. 

The following is a summary of "The Anabolic Diet" by Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale, together with some additional info on low carb foods, as the list in the book is small. 

During the weekend (Saturday - Sunday, about 24 to 48 hours), you eat a high carb, medium fat (30..40%), low protein (10..15%) diet. This causes an insulin spike. While this can increase fat deposits, it moves more nutrients into your muscles, and has an anabolic effect. The important thing is to switch back to the high fat / low carb mode before you put on too much fat. 

Caffeine can help burn fat (but only on a low carb / high fat diet). Ephedrine is questionable. References... 

Atkins Diet This low-carb high-protein weight-loss plan starts out pretty harshly, with almost no calories from carbohydrates in the first several weeks of the diet. This sudden loss of carbs is fairly hard on most people and may be especially difficult for someone who is serotonin-deficient. Atkins is also a high-fat diet that pays little attention to the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats—again, a problem for someone who needs a certain level of... 

Other health requirements are associated with carbohydrates and their reduced content in beer, which led to products such as low-carb or light beers. These products are designated for people who are on a slimming or other diet or for diabetics (Burberg Zamkow, 2009). Production of beer with a low content of carbohydrates requires... 

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