Low-fat, Low-glycemic And Low-carb Diets Compared

A low-fat diet may put people at the highest risk for gaining their weight back, because it decreases their resting energy expenditure and total energy expenditure more than other diets, such as a low-glycemic index diet and a very low carbohydrate diet…

Dieting? Study challenges notion that a calorie is just a calorie

A new study challenges the notion that “a calorie is a calorie.” The study finds diets that reduce the surge in blood sugar after a meal — either low-glycemic index or very-low carbohydrate — may be preferable to a low-fat diet for those trying to achieve lasting weight loss.

Women Eating Significantly Less Salt Than Men

New figures from the Department of Health show the nation’s average salt intake is continuing to decrease slowly – with women consuming significantly less salt than men. Survey results reveal the mean estimated salt intake for adults aged 19 to 64 years was 8.1g per day. The findings showed the intake for men was 9.3g per day, while for women it was 6.8g…

New Option For Patients With Celiac Disease – Pasta Made From Green Banana Flour

People with celiac disease struggle with limited food choices, as their condition makes them unable to tolerate gluten, found in wheat and other grains. Researchers from the University of Brazil have developed a gluten-free pasta product from green banana flour, which tasters found more acceptable than regular whole wheat pasta…

How Dietary Fat Regulates Cholesterol Absorption

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