Protein Versus Fiber For Dieting

Walk into any book store and check out the weight loss section. It's pretty obvious there's no shortage of diet programs you can try. A study published in the Nutrition Journal compared a moderate high-protein diet to one built on a foundation of high-fiber carbohydrates.

Researchers put half a group of 83 overweight women aged 18 to 65 on a diet consisting of approximately 30% protein and 40% carbohydrates. The rest were instructed to eat a diet roughly 50% carbohydrates and 20% protein that included 35 grams of dietary fiber per day. Both diets reduced energy intake with the goal of achieving between 0.5 and 1 kg weight loss per week.

True Strength Moment: After 8 weeks, the high protein dieters lost an average of 9.9 pounds including 8.8 pounds of body fat and 2.1 inches of waist circumference. The high-carb diet reduced weight by 7.3 pounds including 5.5 pounds of fat and 1.9 inches off the waistline. A high-protein diet containing significant amounts of dietary fiber might produce even better results. For a fiber-rich breakfast suggestion, read today's Performance Blog at ABBperformance.com