A low carbohydrate has more favourable effects on cholesterol values than a conventional diet in severely obese patients

This post includes a summary of a study Published in Nutrition in Clinical Practice Vol. 21, No. 2, 187-188 (2006) and a recipe for green chile chili.

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Study title and authors:

A Randomized Study Comparing the Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet and a Conventional Diet on Lipoprotein Subfractions and C-reactive Protein Levels in Patients With Severe Obesity

Laura Moretti, PharmD
Todd Canada, PharmD, BCNSP

This study can be accessed at: http://ncp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/21/2/187

The low carbohydrate had a more favourable effect on cholesterol values than a conventional diet in severely obese patients.

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Recipe of the day

Green Chile Chili

Ingredients:

Food Mall: Ground Beef

◦1 lb ground beef

◦1 red onion, finely diced
◦2 gloves garlic, minced
◦1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and finely diced
◦2 poblano peppers, chopped
◦4 oz. can diced green chilies
◦1/4 c pickled jalapenos, finely diced
◦1/4 c green olives
◦2 1/2 c chicken stock
◦2 limes, juiced
◦s&p

Method:
In a large soup pot, brown the turkey. Add the onion & garlic, and let it sweat for a while, then add the rest of the ingredients. Let the chili simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until everything has softened and come together. Serve with additional lime wedges and some avocado slices on top.

Green Chile Chili