Is there any proof that a low-carbohydrate diet is best for losing weight?
None at all. Research shows quite clearly that what makes people lose weight is consuming fewer calories than they burn. Low-carbohydrate diets can cause a temporary water loss that reduces body weight, but it s body fat that really matters. The best advice for weight loss is to limit portions of all foods, fill up on low-calorie vegetables and fruits instead of high-fat or high-calorie foods, and exercise regularly. The mostly plant-based diet recommended by AICR meets these criteria. And it s an eating style to continue even after you ve lost weight. It will improve your overall health and lower your risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
