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Blast from the Past

A new human trial conducted by the NIH provides very strong evidence that the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis of obesity is incorrect. My friend Dr. Stephan Guyenet of Whole Health Source has written a great overview of the study itself, as well as the results, which found that weight loss was greater on a low-carbohydrate diet, yet body fat loss was greater on a low-fat diet.

While the study does not suggest that low-carb diets are not effective for weight loss, it does poke a pretty large hole in the ‘insulin causes obesity” theory. Ultimately, it seems that either a low-carb or low-fat diet can be effective for weight loss, depending on the individual’s needs and circumstances.

If you’d like to learn more about how a low-carb diet might affect your health, and whether it would be beneficial or detrimental, check out my free eBook The Low Down on Low Carb.

My hope is that after reading the eBook, you’ll be able to understand the many factors that play into how a person handles a low carbohydrate diet, and whether or not their health will improve on such a plan. Everyone is different in their ability to thrive on a low carbohydrate diet.

Research Report

  • A new study is recruiting participants for a trial of fecal microbiota transplant for IBD.
  • Not getting enough sleep can be deadly.
  • A review of 52 human studies suggests that dairy products are likely to be anti-inflammatory rather than pro-inflammatory.
  • Kids, not just adults, are becoming more sedentary and need more breaks for physical activity.
  • Many people get too little sleep, but too much sleep can also be an issue for some.
  • A new study shows Americans are drinking less ‘full calorie’ soda. Great – but what about fake sweeteners?
  • Researchers have created an all natural, herbally-enhanced cooking oil that can be safely used up to 80 times.

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