A scientific study conducted by researchers from Stellenbosch University found that there is no difference between weight loss in people who follow low carbohydrate diets when compared to those that follow balanced diets. Dr. Celeste Naude and Professor Jimmy Volmink joined us in studio to unpack the science behind dieting.
Here are five reasons why you need to pay attention to this study and should probably be on a balanced diet rather than a high fat, low carbohydrate diet - commonly know in South Africa as a Banting lifestyle.
1. Energy in vs. energy out
Dr. Naude explains that this study set out to determine how the effect of a low carb diet compares to the effect of a balanced diet when it comes to weight loss. The study pooled results observed in over 3,000 overweight and obese people for up to two years, and found that the people on the low carb diet didn't lose any more weight than the people on the balanced diet. All participants were given the same amount of energy (calories). Dr. Naude says this is important because it allowed them to evaluate whether the actual mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein in a diet influence weight loss, independent of the calorie intake. Results show that weight loss is the result of reduced energy (calorie) intake regardless of the proportions of carbohydrate, fat and protein that make up the total energy content of the diet. WATCH:.....
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