Weight Loss: Fat-Burning Carbs
Are you in the fat-burning zone? University of Florida scientists recently determined that dieters who eat less than 100 grams of carbohydrates daily lose an average of 4 pounds more fat a month than those whose carb intake is higher. The discovery was made when researchers analyzed 87 weight-loss studies comparing a variety of carbohydrate intakes, varying from 1 per-cent to 75 percent of the total calories consumed. One likely mechanism for the benefit: "As carbohydrate intake goes down, so do levels of insulin -- a hormone that signals your body to store fat," says lead investigator James Krieger, M.S.
For reference, one slice of whole-grain bread, or 1⁄2 cup of cooked pasta or rice, packs 15 to 20 grams (g) of carbohydrates; 1 cup of high-fiber vegetables -- such as broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans -- has about 6 g; an 8-ounce glass of milk contains 12 g; and a regular 12-ounce beer contains 13 g.
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