Green Tea For Weight Loss
July 2009
Citation: The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Obesity. 2009 July.
Many studies have hypothesized that green tea may exert a positive influence on weight loss. This idea has gained popularity in the media and a number of weight loss supplements containing green tea extracts are presently [...]
Metabolic Advantage Found In High-Protein Weight Loss Diet
July 2008
Study participants who followed the high-protein, low carb weight loss diet lost significantly more weight than those following the “traditional” high-carbohydrate low calorie diet. They also found that increased mitochondrial oxidation was activated in the study participants, indicating a possible metabolic advantage.
Effects of Commercial Weight Loss Diets on Cardiovascular Health
July 2008
This study compares the health effects of four commercially available weight loss diets: Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, The Slim-Fast Plan, Weight Watchers Pure Points Program, and Rosemary Conley’s ‘Eat Yourself Slim’ Diet.
Weight Loss with a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet
July 2008
The researchers randomly assigned 322 moderately obese, mostly middle-aged people to one of three weight loss diets: a low fat diet with calorie restriction, a “Mediterranean diet” with restricted calories, and a low carb diet without any calorie restriction.