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Latest Nutritional Information
Harvard's Low-Carb versus Low-Fat study
In a Harvard School of Public Health study low-Carb beat low-fat but you'll have to see the article for how and why. This is among the first of many
studies now underway as we rethink the long-held low-fat views.
Harvard's Low Carb Study
Center for Science in the Public Interest
These are the people who regularly publish new information about commonly eaten foods. Their
study of movie popcorn brought them to prominence and prompted changes in what is served as
"butter flavoring" in movie houses around the globe. Their recent work addresses junk food in
schools.
CSPI - Center for Science in the Public Interest
Fructose, Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance
In a special article of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers look at
the relationship between increased fructose consumption, including those in soft drinks, and the
increased rate of obesity and insulin resistance.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Fructose
Acrylamide in Fried Foods
This is the FDA's site which includes their study of Acrylamide in fried foods inclduing french fries and potato
chips. Many other food safety topics of potential interest.
FDA on Acrylamide
Vitamins and Supplements
One of the first internet sites to deliver value and selection to internet customers. In business since 1996.
BetterLife - Vitamins and Supplements
Annals of Internal Medicine
Real Scientific Studies on Low Carb Dieting
A fairly high level discussion about current studies being done related to diet and
nutrition. The current (May 2004) issue includes "A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet versus
a Low-Fat Diet To Treat Obesity and Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized, Controlled Trial" and "The
Effects of Low-Carbohydrate versus Conventional Weight Loss Diets in Severely Obese
Adults: One-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Trial." Also an editorial on "Reduced-Carbohydrate
Diets: No Roll in Weight Management?"
Annals of Internal Medicine
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