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Are high carbohydrate diets healthy?

Cell Metabolism, 22 3, Adults are advised to eat an average of 30g a day. Thus, a diet high in fructose could potentially stimulate fat deposition and weight gain. Though not particularly high in carbs, the delicious drink contains less than a gram of fat. Previous studies have shown that high-fiber diets are effective for… Read More »

Metabolic and health implications of low carbohydrate diets.

Journal of obesity. Indeed, recent studies of carbohydrate intake and its relationship to the development of CHD and type 2 diabetes have been rather revealing, showing that an increase in carbohydrate intake is related to increases in both conditions [ 20 ]. Human skeletal muscle can oxidize at least seven amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, valine,… Read More »