Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption primarily for weight control. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats.

An outstanding and thorough review of recent research into the efficacy of low-carb diets in treating the Metabolic Syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides, and low HDL), even when patients are not overweight. Also discusses Pattern B (small, dense, especially-harmful LDL, and clinical markers).

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This is true because honey (and other bad carbs) cause your blood sugar level to rise sharply after a meal (which is why you'll feel energetic after eating a honey based meal). This causes you to gain weight because when your blood sugar rises then your body is forced to over-produce a hormone called "insulin" (because insulin is needed to

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Many people are addicted to sugar and don't even realize it is an addiction. It is good to be informed about the dangers of excessive sugar to the immune system. Also, find out how excess sugar contributes to arthritis, and speeds up the aging process.