Obese patients lose weight on a low-carbohydrate diet

This post includes a summary of a paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine May 18, 2004 vol. 140 no. 10 778-785 and a recipe for chicken veggie packets.

Study title and authors:
The Effects of Low-Carbohydrate versus Conventional Weight Loss Diets in Severely Obese Adults: One-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Trial

Books:

Linda Stern, MD; Nayyar Iqbal, MD; Prakash Seshadri, MD; Kathryn L. Chicano, CRNP; Denise A. Daily, RD; Joyce McGrory, CRNP; Monica Williams, BS; Edward J. Gracely, PhD; and Frederick F. Samaha, MD

From Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, and Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.annals.org/content/140/10/778.full
 
The low-carbohydrate diet gave more favourable results with cholesterol values and weight loss.

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Recipe of the day

Chicken Veggie Packets

Ingredients:

Food Mall: Boneless Chicken Breast

4 boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

1-1/2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions:
Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness; place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil, about 12"x12". Layer mushrooms, carrots, onions and red pepper over chicken, sprinkle with thyme and pepper. Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Chicken Veggie Packets