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Lowering the Glycemic Index (GI) of a high-carbohydrate diet doubles fat loss in women compared to a high-GI high-carbohydrate diet, without compromising lean mass.
If you prefer eating carbohydrates, choose low-GI options like legumes, whole grains, and non-starchy vegetables. This strategy can double your fat loss compared to eating high-GI carbohydrates, while preserving your muscle mass.
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The GI had a significantly different effect... in the high-CHO diets (lowering the GI doubled the fat loss from 2.8 kg to 4.5 kg)... This effect was more pronounced in women
Why this rating
RCT with clear subgroup analysis for women.
Source
Comparison of 4 Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Overweight and Obese Young Adults
Joanna McMillan-Price et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2006
DOI 10.1001/archinte.166.14.1466
rct · n=129Cited 331×
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