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Weight Loss/Maintenance

ginnyinWI

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3. yes, the two things common to all successful diets

Reply to supernova (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 11:02 AM

Apr 2013

Whether low carb or plant-based: they are very low in refined sugars and starches, and higher in fiber. The former spike insulin levels and lead to fat storage and increased appetite, and the fiber does the opposite--keeps you full and slows insulin response.

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a plant based diet would really be the best for him ginnyinWI Apr 2013 #1

Have you looked into low carbohydrate nutrition? supernova Apr 2013 #2

yes, the two things common to all successful diets ginnyinWI Apr 2013 #3

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