Not exact matches
On the basis of weight stability and dietary compliance, the metabolic changes that occurred after 5 wk of the high - protein diet were considered to be attributed to the increase in protein or decrease in
carbohydrate content of the diet, or both,
rather than other confounding factors.
This paradox could be explained if it is the high - protein
content rather than the lower
carbohydrate content of low -
carbohydrate diets that offsets the deleterious effect of high fat intakes and results in weight loss.
Rather than calling it fatty food, the major issue with the burger and chips (aka, junk food) is the refined
carbohydrate and vegetable oil
content.
Although a ketogenic state is not absolutely essential for improved satiety (ie, less hunger and less caloric intake) with high - protein diets, voluntary intakes appear to be greater for such diets when their
carbohydrate content is moderate (35 — 45 % of energy; 14)
rather than low (< 10 % of energy; 18).
Many gourmet pet treats are sweetened with honey
rather than sugar which cuts down on the
carbohydrate content.