Comparison of 4 Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Overweight and Obese Young Adults.

The article focuses on the study that compares the relative effects of low-glycemic index (GI) and high-protein diets on weight loss and cardiovascular risk. High carbohydrate intake can exaggerate postprandial glycemia and has accompanied increases in obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the effects of energy expenditure. Findings show that both high-protein and low-GI regimens increase body fat loss.