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Low-Carb (High-Protein) Diets

Popular "fad" diets have been around for decades and are appealing because they often result in rapid, seemingly effortless weight loss, at least initially, owing to loss of body water.

Recently, there has been an enormous resurgence in the popularity of low-carbohydrate (high-protein) diets. Such diets promote the same basic idea that was put forth in the 1960s: Eat high-protein foods (such as meat and eggs), and restrict carbohydrate-rich foods (such as potatoes, pasta, fruits, and certain vegetables).

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posted by Mike @ 9:00 AM