If you are confused or frustrated by the conflicting claims about whether a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet is the best, you are forgiven.First we were told that eating a low-fat diet was the best way to lose weight and improve heart health. Then, research suggested that low-carbohydrate diets were better. And back and forth it has gone for years.
During this time, the prevailing recommendations have suggested that a diet low in fat and high in carbohydrates was best.
But more and more research has supported the notion that cutting carbohydrates, not fat, would lead to greater weight loss.
Although this has been supported by some research, critics pointed out that eating more fat would raise blood cholesterol and other risks for heart disease.
According to a recent study, though, low-carbohydrate diets seem to have benefits for promoting weight loss and improving some indicators of heart health over low-fat diets.
But you should hold off on shunning fruits and vegetables in favor of cheeseburgers! Here is a practical interpretation of the research and some common sense recommendations.
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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Jacksonville Forest Park Hike
I just hit 150 trail runs/hikes in 2014, with a definite emphasis on the running and always a lot of hills involved. It's really shaping up to be a good year!
Since I got out before the heat set in, it would have been a perfect day for running, but my body had different plans. So, a nice vigorous hike seemed to be the plan for the day.
~Feelin' Alive!~
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