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Study of diets shows what truly counts: calories latimes.com :: 2009-03-12
Researchers compared several strategies - low-carb, high-protein and more - and none came out the winner. They concluded the best diet is a healthful one that cuts calories, consistently. Two decades after the debate began on which diet is best for weight loss, a conclusion is starting to come into focus. And the winner is: not low-carb, not low-fat, not high protein but ... any diet that is low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables - and that an individual can follow with for a lifetime - is a good choice for people who want to lose weight.

5 quick and easy meals for a flat belly -- The Flat Belly Diet msnbc.msn.com :: 2009-01-07
In a nutshell the Flat Belly Diet means eating 4 nutrient-rich 400-calorie meals per day - so that each meal includes MUFAs (eat meals spaced out about 4 hours apart). MUFAs are foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, healthful fats that research associates to less belly fat and improved overall health. The best part: MUFAs are found in rich, delicious foods like olives, nuts and seeds, oils, avocado, and dark chocolate.

How to lose weight without losing bone : Higher-protein diet sciencedaily :: 2008-06-12
A higher-protein diet that stresses lean meats and low-fat dairy foods as sources of protein and calcium can mean weight loss without bone loss - and the evidence is in bone scans taken throughout a new study. "This is an important finding because many people, especially women in mid-life, are concerned with both obesity and osteoporosis. Furthermore, treating obesity often increases risk for osteoporosis. Many people lose bone mass when they lose weight," said Ellen Evans.

An extremely low-calorie liquid diet - 170kg man loses 70kg news.com.au :: 2008-03-21
An extremely low-calorie liquid diet can help seriously obese patients lose almost half their body weight in a year. Doctors described the case of a 59-year-old morbidly obese man who weighed 169.5kg, who began a very low-calorie liquid diet and daily exercise, losing over 70kg in 12 months. The strict portion-controlled, calorie-precise diet comprised of meal-replacement formulas for 5 months. Low-fat meals were then added to his diet over the next 7 months. At his 1-year follow-up, the man had lost 43% of his weight.

Revealed: Most Effective Weight Loss Diet, at least in the short term sciencedaily :: 2008-01-13
Scientists have shown that a high protein, low carb diet is most effective at decreasing hunger and boosting weight loss - at least in the short term. Healthy, obese men were given 2 diets. Both diets had a high protein content (30% of total energy) but they varied in the amount of carbohydrate: One diet was low in carbohydrate (4%) and the other had a moderate amount of carbohydrate (35%). "Our volunteers found both diets to be equally palatable, but they felt less hungry on the high-protein low-carbohydrate diet..."

Low carb diets may stress body too much, studies find asu.edu :: 2007-12-21
For most of the past decade, there was much buzz about the Atkins and Zone diets. Both focus on quick ways to lose weight through high protein and low carbohydrate foods. However, Arizona State University scientists have been studying the diets since 2005, and find many biomarkers being negatively affected by the low carbohydrate consumption. "The downside of severely low carbohydrate intake is that dieters go in to what's called ketosis or the inefficiency of the body to oxidize fat," said Carol Johnston.

Cut Your Diet's Energy Density and Lose Weight healthscout :: 2007-05-11
Want to lose weight? Focus on reducing the "energy density" of your diet, a study suggests. In simple terms, that means eating foods that contain a lot of water and few calories per portion, such as fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. What's more, that approach can help you lose more weight than if you don't eat those foods. And if you reduce the energy density of your diet, you get to eat more, at least in volume. "The energy density of food refers to calories per gram. Energy density goes from zero to nine." Water has zero density while fat, which has 9 calories per gram, has a density of nine.

Calorie Intake, Not Food Type, is key to Weight Loss cbsnews :: 2007-04-11
Calories count more than the types of food in your diet. The study shows that after a year, overweight people on a low-carb low-glycemic-index diet lost just as much weight as people on a reduced-fat, high-glycemic-index diet. "Results suggest that a broad range of healthy diets can successfully promote weight loss.." Low-carb diet advocates say people are more likely to stay on Low-carb diets because they provide more of the foods people like to eat - The study offers some support for this. During the first 3 months, those in the high-glycemic-index group were less satisfied and had more desire for non-diet foods.

Tricks to Lose Those Last 5 Pounds webmd :: 2007-03-17
Losing those last 5 pounds can be maddening. You're eating a healthy diet and getting exercise, but no matter what you do, you can't seem to move the needle on the scale. When you hit the "last 5 pounds" wall, making some simple changes can often help. Before you read the expert tips, ask yourself: Could the weight goal you're aiming for be too low? Do you really need to tackle last 5 pounds, or is your health and quality of life already improved? Anne Fletcher urges dieters to reconsider the importance of the last 5 pounds. "If it is really hard to lose those 5 pounds, is it worth it? And will you be able to maintain that lower weight?"

Lose Weight with Hoodia turks :: 2007-03-09
Hoodia, in terms of losing weight, is the latest craze in the world. Many people who have weight problems added Hoodia with their daily diet routine. Hoodia comes from Kalahari Desert. It contains molecule that suppress appetite and this was identified by scientists as P57. P57 tricks the mind by saying you are already full. As soon as you take Hoodia, the right dosage of it, you will feel full. It is proven to be safe and effective. But, it is advisable that if you are planning to take Hoodia, you have to consult your doctor about it.

Dr. Gott's No Flour No Sugar Diet blogcritics :: 2007-03-07
An easy-to-follow plan for permanent weight loss and a healthy lifestyle is found between the covers of Dr. Peter Gott's book: No Flour, No Sugar Diet. You don't have to count points or fat grams. You do have to watch what the ingredients are in the food you buy. You might scoff and say "how easy that would be?" but if you read the labels of your groceries, you'd be surprised at the sugar that is put in almost all processed foods. When following a diet with no flour or no sugar, that pretty much leaves wholegrain rice, fresh fruits and vegetables and meats, as contenders for consumption. That is what nutritionists have been screaming all these years.

Atkins diet beats Zone diet, Learn diet and Ornish diet timesonline :: 2007-03-05
A scientific study into the Atkins diet suggests that it can be one of the most effective ways for women to lose weight. Subjects on the Atkins regime had lost twice as much weight on average as women on 3 competing diets. 311 overweight women were asked to follow one of 4 regimes: the Atkins, Zone, Learn or Ornish diet. Women in the Atkins group also achieved larger reductions in body mass index BMI, triglycerides and blood pressure. However, amid increasing concern that devotees of Atkins diet miss out on vital nutrients, it has been supplanted by regimes such as the GI diet, which consists of foods that release glucose evenly.

Diet rich in black soya beans could help control weight news-medical :: 2007-02-27
A diet rich in black soya beans could help control weight, lower fat and cholesterol levels, and aid in the prevention of diabetes. Yellow soya has already been hailed for its cholesterol lowering capabilities. However, Korean researchers has shown that black soya may be even more potent, and also prevents weight gain. David Bender thinks that the soya protein may be having an effect on fat metabolism in the liver and adipose tissue, reducing synthesis of new fatty acids and cholesterol. It is this metabolic effect that may explain the Asian use of black soya in the treatment of diabetes.

Healthy weight loss: Soup: reduce portion size, trim fat msnbc :: 2007-01-26
Soup can be a boost as you try to stay fit and healthy. But look before you eat, because what's in the soup make a difference. Soup could be an ally for weight control, too. Portions have grown markedly in the last 20 years. Research suggests that starting a meal with soup may help reduce portion size. With few calories, soup brings a feeling of fullness and makes it easier to eat less in a meal. Soup can also benefit long-term health by serving as a vehicle to work more vegetables into meals. Tomato soup provides a serving of vegetables in the liquid itself, and then you can add a variety of vegetables.

Low-fat Foods Make Us Fat sciencedaily :: 2006-12-12
Recent studies showed people eat an average of 28% more total calories when they eat low-fat snacks than regular ones. "People don't realize that low-fat foods are not always low-calorie foods." Fat is often replaced with sugar. Low-fat snacks are an average of 11% lower in calories, but people wrongly believe they are around 40% lower. "Stick with the regular version, but eat a little bit less. It's better for both your diet and your taste buds."

Does low-carb diet really work theepochtimes :: 2006-11-22
In the 1970s the low-carb diet was made famous by Dr Atkins, but at the time rejected by most dieticians as dangerous nonsense. Now, millions are turning back to this effective, yet controversial weight-loss programme. Known as the Atkins diet, the regime is simple - cut down the intake of carbohydrate-rich foods, but eat as much protein and fat as you want. Carbs, found in the form of starches or sugars, are the primary energy sources and if unused are stored in the body as fat. The Atkins philosophy is based on the idea that a body starved of carbohydrates will resort to burning excess fat, a process known as ketosis.

Some high-fat diets may not harm heart post-gazette :: 2006-11-14
According to a study diets low in carbohydrates and higher in fat might not be bad for the heart - at least when compared with low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets that are sometimes advocated. Because some widely followed low-carb diets, such as the once popular Atkins diet, often encourage eating meat high in saturated fat, several medical groups have urged people to avoid them because of fears those regimens will lead to an increased risk of heart disease. Other diets that emphasize low-carbohydrate consumption include the South Beach Diet and the Zone.

Low-fat foods contribute to weight problems usatoday :: 2006-11-01
People indulge a lot more in low-fat processed foods than in their regular counterparts, and overweight people seem especially vulnerable, according to research. Such products are designed to improve health, but they may actually contribute to weight problems, says Brian Wansink. "We're a nation of low-fat foods and high-fat people." Wansink, who has done studies on the topic, says some low-fat processed foods have an average of only 15% fewer calories than regular ones, but consumers think they have about 40% fewer calories.

How to lose that weight healthily - and why avoid high protein diet icnetwork :: 2006-10-27
If you need to lose weight, don't be tempted to embark on one of the many fad diets that advocate easy weight loss. One such diet plan is the high protein diet. While the weight loss achieved on this diet has got to be good, there are concerns about its effect on health. One reason why the high protein diet is so popular is that weight loss is rapid. Adopting long-term lifestyle changes that reduce your fat, sugar and calorie intake while increasing physical activity level are the best way to achieve sustainable weight loss.

Results seem to suggest that fat in the diet doesn't matter at all infozine :: 2006-10-22
Can people lose weight by cutting back on fat without changing their exercise habits or trying to reduce calories? For the group of women over age 50 in WHI study, the answer was no. If you cut your fat intake but substitute other foods to maintain the same calorie intake, you shouldn't expect to lose weight. In today's world of large portions simply eating healthy food without cutting back on your portion sizes and unnecessary eating is unlikely to cause weight loss. Creating enough of a change in your balance of calories consumed and burned to produce weight loss requires eating fewer calories and physical activity.

Should You Be On The Dairy Diet? runnersworld :: 2006-08-23
Michael Zemel put 25 persons on a 24-week diet that lowered their intakes by 500 calories a day. Group A ate a mixture of foods that provided about 500 milligrams of calcium a day. Group B followed the same diet, but took two calcium pills a day, doubling their calcium intake. Group C achieved double calcium intake by adding dairy foods to their daily diet. Group A lost an average of 14.5 pounds, group B 18.9 pounds, and group C 24.4 pounds. Subjects on the normal diet achieved just 8% of their total fat loss from the belly region, but subjects in group C lost 66% of fat from the belly. This is like getting rock-hard abs without the crunches.

Fruit flush diet: Time for the weigh-in wthr :: 2006-08-06
For 3 days this week, volunteers gave the fruit flush diet a try. Health guru Jay Robb promises you can lose nine pounds in three days. None of us did that well, but we did see some results. The diet consists of Robb's protein mixes and your favorite fruits, plus the occasional salad with meat. "I lost eight pounds," Todd Valance said. It's the largest final loss reported, but it wasn't easy. "It was hard for me to manage. I was hungry. I did have a headache." The men lost more than the women in our group, and that became more definitive as the results came in.

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