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Low-Carb or Low-Fat? Surprising Info If
you want to lose weight fast, go on a low-carbohydrate diet, but
depriving yourself of bread, potatoes, and pasta will work no better
for the long haul than a low-fat diet, reports Reuters of two new
studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Both studies
showed that low-carb dieters lost more weight in the first six months,
but after 12 months, both low-carb and low-fat dieters shed about the
same amount of pounds--11 to 19 pounds for the low-carb group and 7 to
19 pounds for the low-fat group. |
Thinnest People Eat a Lot of This Food
A four-nation study of more than 4,000 men and women ages 40 to 59 has
produced a stunning conclusion in our
Atkins diet-fueled society: The thinnest people on Earth eat the most
carbohydrates. Even more alarming, the people who eat the most protein
are actually the heaviest.
"Without exception, a high-complex-carbohydrate, high-vegetable-protein diet
is associated with low body mass," study leader Linda Van Horn of
Northwestern University said in a news conference reported by Reuters.
"High-protein diets were associated with higher body weight."
Before you reach for the nearest doughnut, realize that the carbs that do a
body good aren't from french fries and white bread that contain lots of
sugar. They are complex
carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
In the Northwestern study, more than 4,000 people from the United States,
Great Britain, Japan, and China wrote in a food diary everything they had
eaten during two 24-hour periods. "Lo and behold, what we did find is that
without exception, a high complex-carbohydrate, high-fiber, high
vegetable-protein diet was associated with low body mass index Van Horn
explained. A low body mass index or BMI is a standard measure of healthy
weight.
But also notable is this finding: The more animal protein that was
consumed, the higher the person's weight. And the greater risk to his or her
health. "I think any diet that recommends increasing the amount of saturated
fat poses a risk," said Randal J. Thomas of the Mayo Clinic. "There may be
good things about the diet...but any diet that recommends increases in
saturated fat could be increasing the risk in the population."
Throughout the centuries, Filipino cuisine has been a constantly evolving amalgamate of
Oriental and Occidental influences. Chinese, Malay, Arab, Spanish, and American explorers
and settlers have each contributed to the regions colorful culinary delights. One of
Filipino cuisine's most dominant attributes comes from the Spaniards, whose cuisine is at
the source of nearly 80% of all Filipino dishes. Another, although less present
influence is that of other South-East Asian countries who have contributed all but their
love of hot spices to Filipino cooking.
Visayan Cuisine:
Influenced by the Spanish, Chinese, Mexican, American,
Polynesian and Malaysian cuisine, Visayan cooking is never boring,
rather adventurous, fun to prepare and fun to eat!
Entrees
Merienda
Rice & Noodle Dishes
Side Dishes
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