Research
Macro partitioning
A diet high in fiber and low in glycemic index does not enhance weight loss or fat loss compared to a standard diet when both are in a caloric deficit.
Eating a low-glycemic, high-fiber diet won't help you lose more weight than a standard diet if you are already eating fewer calories. Focus on the total calorie deficit rather than strictly avoiding high-glycemic foods.
GoodRefutesHIGH confidence
A diet with 1400 mg of calcium, increased fiber content, and fewer high-glycemic index foods did not result in greater weight (10.6 +/- 6.8 kg) or fat (8.5 +/- 7.8 kg) loss than the standard diet with 800 mg of calcium.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with 48-week duration and low dropout rate.
Source
Effect of Energy‐Reduced Diets High in Dairy Products and Fiber on Weight Loss in Obese Adults
Warren G. Thompson et al. · Obesity Research · 2005
rct · n=90Cited 194×
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