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This was followed in 1825 by the Low Carbohydrate Diet, which first appeared in The Physiology of Taste by Jean Brillat-Savarin. Even in 2006, we experienced the Maple Syrup Diet fad, which featured a special syrup-lemon drink. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Study Finds Low Carbohydrate Diet Gets Best Results Mar 8, 2007
" The study looked at more than just weight loss. It also measured cholesterol and fats in the blood of the study volunteers. "One of the concerns that health professionals have had about these very low carbohydrate diets is that possibly the high fat content would be bad for people in terms of their cholesterol levels or their blood pressure," he added. But in this study, blood pressure and cholesterol stayed healthy in women on Atkins. Gardner says the diet's simplicity may be the key to its... (Voice of America)
New study may re-kindle low carb craze for women Mar 7, 2007
MIAMI, FL -- A few years ago Atkins and other low carb diet were all the rage. But the diet fad soon faded away. (WREG.com, TN)
Study Puts Diets To The Test Mar 7, 2007
"One of the concerns that health professionals have had about these very low carbohydrate diets is that possibly the high fat content would be bad for people in terms of their cholesterol levels or their blood pressure," Gardner said. But in this study, blood pressure and cholesterol stayed healthy in women on Atkins. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Diabetes May Be Even Bigger Threat Than Feared Mar 3, 2007
"This is a population that includes a lot of immigrants who are coming into a place where high calorie, simple carbohydrate diets are being provided, and much, much less physical activity than in their home countries," added Dr. Stuart Weiss, clinical assistant professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. "If you give someone who's used to eating very few calories and doing more exercise this type of lifestyle, they're likely to gain weight and develop diabetes.". (MEDLINEplus)
High Carb Diet Not Linked to Colon Cancer Feb 15, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating large amounts of carbohydrates does not appear to increase the risk of colon cancer in women, according to study findings published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. (MEDLINEplus)
High carb diet not linked to colon cancer in women Feb 14, 2007
cn 2007-02-14 11:37:25. BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- Eating large amounts of carbohydrates does not appear to increase the risk of colon cancer in women, according to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Study Finds Genetic Link Between Women And Heart Disease Feb 13, 2007
Scientists at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), the University of Iowa and Roche Molecular Systems are the first to identify a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease. The affected gene is called Leukotriene C4 Synthase (LTC4S) and its variant could be identified through a genetic test at birth. (Science Daily)
The political kitchen is starting to warm up Feb 13, 2007
While it's quite possible to maintain growth while constraining carbon emissions, it's a bit like an economic version of a low carb diet: tough to adjust to, but in the long run you live healthier and longer. The hard - and potentially vote-deciding - question is which diet to adopt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
When kids send you over the edge Feb 9, 2007
Change your diet to a low glycemic or good carb diet and you will feel much better, with few to no temper flares, and screaming disappears. Look at ALL food labels and if they list refined flour, sugar, high fructose corn syrup or a string a preservatives, then DON T BUY THEM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rats On A Road Trip Reveal Pollution-heart Disease Risk Feb 4, 2007
Rats that rode in a truck on the New York State Thruway between Rochester and Buffalo and were exposed to the same highway pollution that motorists encounter, showed a drop in heart rate and effects on the autonomic nervous system, according to a study published this month in the journal Inhalation Toxicology. How would this rat fare on a road trip. (Science Daily)
Nutrition Researchers Provide The Skinny On Trans Fats Feb 3, 2007
"This will be an opportunity for the food industry to respond positively to a health issue. As with the low carb diet craze, the food industry has shown that it can respond quickly if there is consumer demand for change.". Will Switching Oils Make French Fries A Healthy Food. (Science Daily)
Fewer Calories Or More Exercise: The Effect On Body Composition Is Identical Jan 30, 2007
(April 7, 2005) -- A new three-week in-hospital study of 10 volunteers found that during the two-week period on a strictly controlled very-low carbohydrate diet, participants lost an average of 3. 6 pounds, voluntarily. (Science Daily)
Basic nutrition tips Jan 25, 2007
Again, please ignore the idea about low carbohydrate diets and their superficial promises--they are dangerously unhealthy. The truth is not as much about the amount of carbs but rather more of an issue of the type of carbs you consume. (East Tennessean, TN)
Watch your plate Jan 21, 2007
High levels of refined carbohydrate diets that Indians consume may be leading to this kind of glucose intolerance leading to changes in BMI and increase in central obesity, says Dr Prabhakaran Dorairaj, who was part of the study. High-carb diet. (Daily News & Analysis)
Living Smart: Ditch the diet myths, lose the weight Jan 19, 2007
I cringe when I hear that someone is on a low carb diet. It is important to distinguish between simple carbohydrates or starches such as sugar, pastas and breads, and complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains that provide vital vitamins and fiber. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Xylitol toxicity in dogs Jan 19, 2007
Although it has about 40% less food energy, making it ideal for ow carb dieters and for diabetics who need to monitor their intake of carbohydrates. Most often, Xylitol is found in gums and toothpastes, although many other food items, such as breads and desserts may also contain this sugar substitute. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Sugars In Liver Found To Clear Fats From The Bloodstream Jan 6, 2007
(October 21, 2004) -- Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas are one step closer to understanding how high carbohydrate diets lead to obesity and. . (Science Daily)
It's Never Too Late to Get Healthy Jan 3, 2007
"The present findings emphasize the benefits of lifestyle modification, including losing weight, increasing physical activity, stopping smoking, and avoiding a high-carbohydrate diet, in reducing the risk of the metabolic syndrome in older men," report Dr. S. Goya Wannamethee of the Royal Free and University College Medical School in London and colleagues ... Eating a high-carbohydrate diet and smoking cigarettes also increased the risk of the syndrome, but the risk for smokers who had quit at... (MEDLINEplus)
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