Research indicates that our weight is affected more by what we eat than by how much we eat

"A randomized controlled trial conducted by several institutions including Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School over three years and published last week in a peer-reviewed medical journal concludes that, “Consistent with the carbohydrate-insulin model, lowering dietary carbohydrate increased energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance."

"Research indicates that our weight is affected more by what we eat than by how much we eat" source

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Associations of egg consumption with cardiovascular disease in a cohort study of 0.5 million Chinese adults

"Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, including China, mostly due to ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke (including both haemorrhagic and ischaemic stroke).1 Unlike IHD, which is the number 1 cause of premature death in most Western countries, stroke is the most responsible cause in China, followed by IHD. Although ischaemic stroke accounted for the majority of incident strokes, the proportion of incident haemorrhagic stroke in China was still higher than that in high-income countries (23.8% vs 9–13%)."

"Associations of egg consumption with cardiovascular disease in a cohort study of 0.5 million Chinese adults" source

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High Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Inversely Relates to Dementia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Shanghai Aging Stud

"Dementia is a progressive brain disorder accompanied by a deterioration in memory and thinking, and often with a decrease in motivation and emotional and language problems. It has physical, mental, economic, and social effects, not only on the patients but also on their careers, their families and society at large."

"High Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Inversely Relates to Dementia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Shanghai Aging Stud" source

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There's growing evidence that eating fat won't make you fat, but sugar will

"In the World Cup of food wars, sugar and fat are the playoff teams.

It makes intuitive sense that rich foods like creamy avocados or butter-drenched salmon would contribute to weight gain. Similarly, stacking up on sweet treats like sugary cereals and carb-heavy bagels can't be too great for your waistline, either."

"There's growing evidence that eating fat won't make you fat, but sugar will" source

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How a Low-Carb Diet Might Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight

"Adults who cut carbohydrates from their diets and replaced them with fat sharply increased their metabolisms.

It has been a fundamental tenet of nutrition: When it comes to weight loss, all calories are created equal. Regardless of what you eat, the key is to track your calories and burn more than you consume."

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New study finds wheat and carbs biggest risk for heart disease, red meat and saturated fat has no direct effect

"Potatoes and cereals increase the risk of heart disease while high fat dairy products cut the risk, according to a new study which rejects accepted wisdom on a healthy diet. The research, which looked at dietary habits in 42 European countries over 16 years, conflicts with current government nutrition guidance and has led to calls for new advice to be issued. "

"New study finds wheat and carbs biggest risk for heart disease, red meat and saturated fat has no direct effect" source

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It is always like that: The traditional medical doctor issues the bill for you pay, but at the end your brain anyhow ends up to "Cure it Yourself"!