Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan
See book keywords and concepts |  What's more, low-carb diets are usually high in protein. The animal protein that is commonly emphasized in these diets can be hard on your kidneys. Harvard researchers tracked kidney function in 1,624 women participating in the Nurses' Health Study, focusing especially on those who had any loss of kidney function at the start of the study. It turned out that the more animal protein the women consumed, the more kidney function they lost.1 Given that about 40 percent of people with diabetes have already lost some kidney function, it makes good sense to protect yourself from further damage. | | As you know by now, populations that make rice, noodles, and other carbohydrate-rich foods their diet staples actually have had very little obesity and very little diabetes. low-carb diets can cause weight loss over the short run, but there are far healthier ways to achieve that goal and to make weight loss last over the long run.
A healthy approach to weight loss focuses on choosing the right kinds of foods, not on the quantity of food you eat. When you have the right foods on your side, the calories and portions fall into line on their own, and weight loss is almost automatic. |
Jonny Bowden, M.A., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  The two main causes of constipation on low-carb diets are not drinking enough water and not eating enough fiber, both of which you should be doing even if you're not constipated. Drink more water (see "How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?" on page 243), and make sure the vegetables and fruits you consume are high in fiber—spinach, broccoli, and raspberries are all good choices. Consider a fiber supplement (even sugar-free Metamucil, though I prefer Meta-Fibre by Metagenics; see Resources). Exercise almost always helps. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
See book keywords and concepts |  Few issues in the diet and nutrition wars are more confusing than carbohydrates. low-carb diets have increased the confusion: they've drawn attention to carbohydrates, but unfortunately have oversimplified the issue of protein versus carbs. Many people have come to believe that carbs equal weight gain and are bad. Foods are now being labeled with banners that claim "no-carb" or "carb-free." Consumers trying to lose weight are being told that eating carbs will destroy any hope of weight loss. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It's the same supply of carbohydrate, by the way, that low-carb diets burn off, giving you a false sense of early weight loss.)
The interesting thing about glucocorticoids is that they have a dual effect. For the short term, they improve memory and physical performance, but over the long term, high elevations of glucocorticoids cause decreased ability in both areas; they break down our stored carbohydrate, raise our blood sugar levels, and cause many of the age-related changes we see in overweight people. | | These are frequently mentioned side effects of low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet.4-6
PROTEIN HELPS YOU FEEL FULLER LONGER
One aspect of protein that shouldn't be overlooked is its satiety factor—it helps you feel full better than carbs and fat do. So including a high-protein food in your main meals is always a good idea. Obviously, the fewer calories you consume, the higher the percentage of protein should be in your diet if you want to get your 0.4 grams per pound daily allowance. | | Note the lack of use of low-carb diets.
The Key Points
• 80 percent of the subjects are women; average age is 45 years
• 90 percent of the subjects had been unsuccessful in past weight-loss attempts
• 50 percent were overweight as children and most had overweight parents
• Average weight loss was 66 pounds
• Subjects have maintained that loss for more than 5.5 years on average
• 90 percent modified both diet and exercise
• Three common strategies were employed:
1. Diet moderate in fat, protein, and carbohydrates (equivalent to Unified Dietary Guidelines)
2. | | Note: The problem with low-carbohydrare diets is that most of the weight loss is essential water. low-carb diets also cause more prorein loss, whereas on the more healthy moderate carbohydrate diets you lose mainly fat. These results are based on a study of human volunteers who followed the diets for approximately six weeks. See Yang, M., and Van Itallie./ Clin Invest 1976; 58:722-30. | | Hot Reading Topics
Fad diets (e.g., low-carb diets)
Group weight-loss programs
Herbal and nonprescription remedies
Finding dependable resources Weight-loss winners
Important Activities
Modify a recipe. Overcoming setbacks. Find a source of support. Re-evaluate goals.
Where to Find the Info
Chapter 2, pages 36—37, 38-39, 55-56
See websites, page 406 Chapter 4, pages 107— 113; chapter 5, page 163 See websites, page 406 Chapter 6, page 178
Where to Find the Info
Chapter 7
Chapter 6, pages 169-170 See websites, page 406 Chapter 6, pages 167-169
You did it! |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  REPPED: A new study of low-carb diets reveals that the Atkins diet seems to work better on men than women. Interestingly, the low-carb diet was three times more effective at losing weight from the trunk area of the body than a low-fat diet. That may be of special interest to many people who are looking at ways to eliminate abdominal fat.
The Atkins diet is under fire these days, with some people claiming their ridiculous consumption of high fat foods was "recommended" by the Atkins diet and that, therefore, their cardiovascular disease is the fault of Atkins Nutritionals. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Thus, the argument about low-fat diets versus low-carb diets ignores the far more important question: processed foods versus unprocessed foods.
What is an unprocessed food? These are foods made from natural ingredients -- the way foods are found in nature. All fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, herbs, and fresh meat products are unprocessed foods. These foods are all high in fiber, high in antioxidants, and yet exhibit low caloric density which promotes healthy body weight and reduces the risk of obesity. | | And that's precisely why you continued to see the headlines dominated by the rather worthless discussion of low-fat versus low-carb diets. It's a classic shell game deception, all orchestrated for your entertainment by the very same industry that's giving you chronic disease. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | And recent studies of non-diabetic people on high-protein, low-carb diets, who have stronger kidneys than diabetics, showed they too risked kidney damage under certain circumstances.57 Ouch! Vegetables are sounding better and better.
KEY FINDING #4
Biomarkers Show Health Benefits of the Okinawa Diet
One of the most exciting recent scientific advances is the discovery of biological markers of healthy weight and healthy aging. |
Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, and Makoto Suzuki
See book keywords and concepts |  Millions of North Americans went on low-carb diets and miraculously experienced weight loss. Well, the weight loss was really no miracle—it was mostly water and lean muscle tissue, exactly what you don't want to lose. Carbohydrates really are nature's perfect fuel. Carbohydrates burn clean— they turn into glucose, water, and C02, which you breathe out with every breath. If the body doesn't get enough of them, it will kick and scream and make you feel miserable. |
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