A recent study done at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles studied the diets of normal weight and overweight people and found that the normal weight participants ate more fruit and more fiber each day than their heavier counterparts. The overweight eaters tended to consume more total fat and cholesterol, and fewer carbohydrates. The normal weight subjects ate an average of one more piece of fruit per day.
Scientists are saying that their findings lead them to believe that the composition of the daily diet can make a big difference in obesity levels and though the study was on too small a scale to extrapolate the data to the nation population at this time, it is an indicator that the still-popular high fat, low carb diets may not always be the best choice when looking to lose weight or maintain it. Researchers stress, of course, that there is no "magic formula," but when the formula might involve one more piece of fruit per day, what's the harm in adding it in?
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7-23-2006 @ 4:38PM
Nancy said...
In theory this sounds great... adding more fruit/fiber to lose weight. Reality, it doesn't work for many people. I typically have 2 bowls of Total cereal with 1% Simply Smart milk and about 4 to 5 pieces of fruit a day (normally peaches, nectarines, or apples). I have eaten this way for years. Up until about 5 years ago my weight stayed about the same, (no loss at all), then when recovering from a severe accident I gained over 60 lbs. Still eating my 2 bowls of Total a day plus fruit.. and I can't lose the weight because my metabolism shut down. To those that don't normally eat healthy, this is a great diet, but it doesn't always lead to weight loss.
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7-23-2006 @ 5:41PM
pookie bear said...
I believe as long as you have a somewhat decent metabolism this info on the extra fruit and fiber
is GOOD ADVICE But you also have to live a somewhat
active lifestyle or have a good metabolism =)
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7-23-2006 @ 9:28PM
Bruce Dearborn Walker said...
I read a report from a long scientific study that noted that people who ate one apple a day saw a doctor 30 to 40% less than everyone else.
I now eat three apples a day and figure that I'll never die.
So far, so good.
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