Protein “package” matters in a low-carb diet
Although the low-carbohydrate diet mania has died down, science is just now catching up with this concept. Several large randomized controlled trials — the gold standard of medical research — have shown that low-carb diets are as good as low-fat diets for losing weight, and may even be better. But how do they fare for long-term health?
Most low-carb diets deliver more protein and fat than "regular" or low-fat diets. We've come to learn that there are good and not-so-good fats and carbohydrates. Could the same hold true for protein sources? If so, then the type of protein that dominates a diet can influence health as much as the kinds and amounts of carbohydrates or fats.
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