"The study concluded that the myth that 'fast carbs make you fat' is just that - a myth. "
May be we all need to look at fast carb, slow carb and understand the benefits and difference.
" ('Fast carbs' DON'T make you fat! High-GI foods like white bread are no more likely to cause weight gain than low-GI grub such as whole grains, study finds).
This an interesting article, nothing new!
"It also stated that 'low-GI diets were generally no better than high-GI diets for reducing body weight or body fat'. The diets also 'did not differ with regard to changes in waist circumference'. In fact, factors such as age, genetics, physical activity, insulin sensitivity and BMI had more of an impact on body weight, fat and waist circumference. The glycemic index was introduced in 1981 as a means to classify foods according to how they affected blood glucose. "
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What is an ideal or healthy weight ?
A LCHF diet means you eat less carbohydrates and a higher proportion of fat. Most importantly you minimize your intake of sugar and starches
Adapting to Fat on a Low-Carb Diet