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Reduced Carbohydrate Diet for Blood Sugar & Fat Control

April 25, 2016 - Admin

Reducing carbohydrate intake from 55 percent of calories to 43 percent triggered decreases in bodyweight, abdominal fat deposition, and insulin resistance in middle-aged, overweight adults—according to a study by Barbara Gower and Amy Goss from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This reduced carbohydrate diet also aids in how to decrease body fat percentage effectively. Fat loss from the lower-carbohydrate diets was greater in African-Americans than in European-Americans. Protein intake was equal for both diets. The lower-carb group also showed lower levels of resting blood sugar, emphasizing the low carb advantages for those looking to manage their blood sugar. Reducing carbohydrate intake only slightly has a positive effect on body composition and blood sugar regulation, making it one of the best diets for blood sugar control.

 

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(Journal Nutrition, 145: 1707s-183s, 2015)