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Low
Carbohydrate Intake Equals Weight Loss?
by Dr. David Klurfeld, nutrition scientist,
Chair of the Department of Nutrtion, Wayne State University
from http://www.NutritionNewsFocus.com
Diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein have become quite
a fad in the last couple of years, primarily as a result of several
best selling books like The Atkins Diet Revolution, Enter The Zone,
and Sugar Busters. Although the books are written by physicians
and a Ph.D. in biochemistry, they have very little support from
people trained in nutrition.
Every healthy diet around the world is based on the bulk of it coming
from complex carbohydrates. Asians don’t get fat eating bowls
of rice. Almost no civilizations evolved eating high protein and
low carbohydrate diets. High protein diets tend to be high in fat,
particularly saturated fat. High protein diets stress the kidneys
and may contribute to high blood pressure over the long term. These
diets also restrict fruits and vegetables. More fruits and veggies
are what most of us need.
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