LOW-CARB DIETS CAN LEAVE YOU DEFLATED; Binning bread and pasta can be a recipe for depression.Byline: Keith McLeod Keith McLeod (born November 5 1979 in Canton, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association at the point guard position. PEOPLE who try to lose weight using an Atkins-style diet are more likely to suffer depression, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a new study. Slimmers on a low-calorie and low-fat diet low-fat diet A diet low in fats, especially saturated fats, which has a positive effect on arthritis, CA, ASHD, DM, HTN, obesity, and strokes. See Diet, Low-fat snack; Cf Animal fat, High-fat diet. saw their mood improve more than their counterparts on a low-carbohydrate regime who consumed the same amount of calories. Although both groups lost an average of more than two stone, those patients on a low-fat diet experienced a lasting improvement in mood compared with the low-carb group. The authors of the study said that the results were a warning against the growing trend for low-carb, high-protein plans like the Atkins Diet Atkins Diet Definition The Atkins diet is a high-protein, high-fat, and very low-carbohydrate regimen. It emphasizes meat, cheese, and eggs, while discouraging foods such as bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar. It is a form of ketogenic diet. . They said: "While studies have shown that low-carbohydrate diets can be an effective approach for weight loss, their long-term effects on psychological function, including moods, have been poorly studied." Researchers said that possible explanations for the results of the study include the problems associated with sticking to low-carb plans, which are totally different from the typical pasta-and-bread-filled Western diet. Two groups of overweight or obese patients were studied over the course of a year in Australia and the findings have been published in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine The Archives of Internal Medicine is a bi-monthly international peer-reviewed professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association. Archives of Internal Medicine . The effects of protein and fat on the levels of serotonin serotonin (sĕr'ətō`nĭn), organic compound that was first recognized as a powerful vasoconstrictor occurring in blood serum. It was partially purified, crystallized, and named in 1948, and its structure was deduced a year later. - the "happiness chemical" - could also offer an explanation. The authors added that further studies would be required to see how other cognitive functions are affected by different dietary regimes. CAPTION(S): MEAT AND GREET: Low-carb diets |
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