Low-carb diets get support from the ADA
Categories: Obesity, Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
According to the American Diabetes Association, low-carb and low-fat diets are equally effective in helping people lose weight, a goal of those who have or want to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. Though they stopped short of recommending low-carb in the past, in their 2008 guidelines, the ADA is now giving the plan its official support.
The association is careful to say that they aren't endorsing one specific plan to lose weight. Instead, they want people to find the plan that works for them so that permanent weight loss can be achieved. Low-carb may be an option for some people, though they do recommend that those who use it are monitored for rising cholesterol or declining kidney function.
Learn more about diabetes at the ADA's official website.
The association is careful to say that they aren't endorsing one specific plan to lose weight. Instead, they want people to find the plan that works for them so that permanent weight loss can be achieved. Low-carb may be an option for some people, though they do recommend that those who use it are monitored for rising cholesterol or declining kidney function.
Learn more about diabetes at the ADA's official website.
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el 12-30-2007 @ 2:42PM
My Hubby & I have been LCing over 5 yrs. LOVE the lifestyle as I nearly died from Lupus Nephrites,the Chemo & aggressive meds made me almost 200 lbs. EW! Began researching,lost 80 lbs. & back in a JR. size! Even my Husband dropped a pant size! On maintenence now & adding more fiber. My 2 forms of Lupus are in remission (had a bad bout in Sept. plus another blood clot in my same leg.) MORE meds but not as powerful. I'm hanging in there as I have a Saint of a guy! He pulls me thru! Happy/HEALTHY 2008 for ALL!
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