New research out of Israel and published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition compares low-carb, high protein diets to low fat and Mediterranean diets and reports that low-carb diets beat others for weight loss at 6 months and 2 years. Additionally, the research notes that the low-carb diet appears to increase good cholesterol.
References:
- Effect of Changes in the Intake of Weight of Specific Food Groups on Successful Body Weight Loss during a Multi–Dietary Strategy Intervention Trial – Subscription Required
- News Article Covering the Research – Haaretz
