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High Protein, Low Carb Diets Keep Pounds Off

High Protein, Low Carb Diets Keep Pounds Off

Study shows the low carb diet is best for maintaining weight loss, plus it is filling.

When embarking on a diet, or simply not wanting to pack on those extra pounds, it is best to follow some kind of a high protein, low carb program. In one study, 773 overweight and obese adults from eight European nations were tested to see which way was optimum for not only taking it off but keeping it off. Several low fat versions were tested and the high protein low carb diet won hands down.

The Dieters Ate as Much as They Wanted

After dieters had lost an average of 24 pounds on a low fat diet, study participants were placed on 5 various eating programs. The low protein, high carbohydrate group gained back almost 4 pounds of weight. The dieters were not limited in what they could eat. After six months, not only did the low carb, high protein dieters gain no weight, they even lost a little more weight. The conclusion was that a diet that focused on controlling the starches and carbohydrates while allowing more lean meats, beans and poultry are best for preventing weight regain. This flies in the face of present diet recommendations of eating lots of fruits and vegetables. The University of Copenhagen posted that “they are not sufficient for preventing obesity.”

The Filling Factor–high protein

A few years ago, when the low carb diet was popular, often the “filling” factor was cited as part of the ease of the diet. Being full is a good feeling when dieting. The diet focuses on berries and non-starchy vegetables plus high dietary protein which enables the body to shed fat and retain muscle mass. Muscle mass is critical to overall calorie burn. The more muscle, the more calories are needed to maintain the muscle mass. Therefore, in theory, more calories can be consumed daily without packing on those additional unwanted pounds.

Sugar is Addictive–high protein

The problem with sugar is that it is addictive, void of nutrition and non-filling. It is also a risky choice. Recently studies have shown that excessive amounts of fructose (present in sucrose and other added dietary sugars) may be a major contributor to high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues, obesity, kidney disease and diabetes. A diet that helps eliminate nutrition-less sugar carbs and calories may be just what the doctor ordered. Gluten-free diets often contain foods that are high in sugar, so sugar watching can be an important element to those minding the scales and their dietary restrictions.

Keep Weight Off, Life is Still Sweet

Discover the superior low carbohydrate snacks and desserts that are available on line. Many of these low carb foods and mixes are also gluten-free and diabetic friendly. Select from various low carb food distributors and enjoy a sweet reward. Cereals, bars, brownies, muffins, cookies, cakes and more make excellent permanent stand-ins for the sugar-laden ones. These products are higher in protein and do satisfy the craving for sweet indulgences in a non-starchy way. For diabetics they are a mainstay and for the rest of population these products can be a healthy, weight maintenance alternative to the addictive sugared foods that can promote obesity. This diet may be the best of both worlds.

Sources:

New England Journal of Medicine

American Society of Nephrology

Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado

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