Eat fat...get fat

Even though fat has more calories per gram than carbs and protein, it is not any more fattening. Foods that are naturally high in fat tend to satiate and reduce appetite. While carbohydrates and excessive protein both initiate an insulin response that promote fat storage. 

The studies consistently show that diets that are high in fat (but low in carbs) lead to much more substantial and sustainable weight loss than diets that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates.

Let’s play science says. 

Studies:

• Westman EC, et al. Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism.
• Brehm BJ, et al. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
• Yancy WS, et al. A randomized, controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine.
• Siri-Tarino, et al. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Articles: (one), (two), (three), (four) and (five)

Book Suggestion: Eat Fat Get Thin – Dr. Mark Hyman