Subjects burned 200 additional calories on the “low glycemic index” diet than on the “low-fat” diet. The low glycemic index diet was rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables and is designed to prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.
Weight-loss experts who, while not involved in the research and also while acknowledging the research’s limitations, praised the study.
“It’s a small study, so I’d want to see it repeated. But I have no reason to doubt the result,” said Susan Roberts, a professor of nutrition and psychiatry at Tufts University in Boston.
If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your metabolism, check out these foods which are low in carbohydrates.
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I can vouch for this. I tried so many different diets, but it was only when I went on the very low-carb diet that I managed to shift a whopping 3 stone (420 pounds) in a short matter of months (I think it was around 4 months). The benefit of this diet, apart from the weight loss naturally, was that I was never hungry on it and if I did “need” to snack, there was a wide choice of tasty options available. It’s important, however, to go on to a sensible and more balanced diet when you reach maintenance level, as it is never advisable to cut out a food group. However, the low-carb diet is spot-on for shifting weight. 10/10