Why cutting carbs might help you lose fat faster
Low Carb Diet Outrank Low Fat Diet in Weight Loss
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Low-carb improved LDL and cholesterol ratios more than low-fat—even though low-fat diets are traditionally recommended for heart health.
For decades, medical guidelines pushed low-fat diets to reduce heart disease risk. This study shows the opposite effect on key biomarkers in just 4 weeks.
Practical Takeaways
Try replacing sugary carbs (bread, pasta, soda) with healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil) for 4 weeks—don’t count calories, just focus on food quality.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Low-carb improved LDL and cholesterol ratios more than low-fat—even though low-fat diets are traditionally recommended for heart health.
For decades, medical guidelines pushed low-fat diets to reduce heart disease risk. This study shows the opposite effect on key biomarkers in just 4 weeks.
Practical Takeaways
Try replacing sugary carbs (bread, pasta, soda) with healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil) for 4 weeks—don’t count calories, just focus on food quality.
Publication
Journal
International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine
Year
2019
Authors
Shabnam Ansari
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If you're overweight and eat fewer carbs instead of less fat for four weeks—without counting calories—you might lose about 8 pounds more than someone on a low-fat diet, and it might be because you're losing more body fat.
If you're overweight and eat fewer carbs instead of less fat for four weeks, you might lose more body fat—even if you lose the same amount of total weight as someone on a low-fat diet.
If you're overweight and have high 'bad' cholesterol, eating fewer carbs for four weeks might help lower your bad cholesterol and improve your overall cholesterol balance better than eating low-fat, high-carb foods.
If you're overweight and eat less fat for four weeks, you might lose more muscle than fat compared to someone who eats fewer carbs — even if both diets help you lose weight.