Monthly Archives: September 2009

Low Carb Diets, Weight Loss, and Fat, part 2

If you are trying to lose weight via a Low-Carb Diet or by controlling the portions you eat, you may be interested to know the latest research on fat, and how some kinds of fat may be working against you. Recent research shows that some saturated fat, palmitic acid, may actually work against the brain’s signals to control your appetite. This can make portion control more difficult, or make you eat more than you would otherwise eat on a low-carb diet (many of which rely on you stopping eating when you feel full). So, you eat more than you need to, which translates into more calories, which … Read more at www.20bmi.com Continue reading

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Low Carb Diets, Weight Loss, and Fat

If you are trying to lose weight via a Low-Carb Diet or by controlling the portions you eat, you may be interested to know the latest research on fat, and how some kinds of fat may be working against you. Recent research shows that some saturated fat, palmitic acid, may actually work against the brain’s signals to control your appetite. This can make portion control more difficult, or make you eat more than you would otherwise eat on a low-carb diet (many of which rely on you stopping eating when you feel full). So, you eat more than you need to, which translates into more calories, which … Read more at www.20bmi.com Continue reading

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South Beach Diet Book Review

The South Beach Diet is a popular method of losing weight. In this book review, we take a look at this best-selling diet book, and also at some research that explores the benefits of a low-carb diet … read more at www.20bmi.com Continue reading

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