Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?

As new research comes out, the age-old debate over the best diet for weight loss keeps evolving. Is it a low-fat diet, a low-carb diet, the Military Diet, paleo, gluten-free, or something else? The answer really boils down to you. Ultimately, all of these diets are just fancy ways of cutting calories so that you eat less than you burn. That's the only way you'll lose weight. Before you decide, explore your choices. Make sure the diet you choose isn't bad for you, ask yourself these important questions, and talk to your doctor or another licensed health professional to help you make the right decision.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy As new research comes out, the age-old debate over the best diet for weight loss keeps evolving. Is it a low-fat diet, a low-carb diet, the Military Diet, paleo, gluten-free, or something else? The answer really boils down to you. Ultimately, all of these diets are just fancy ways of cutting calories so that you eat less than you burn. That's the only way you'll lose weight. Before you decide, explore your choices. Make sure the diet you choose isn't bad for you, ask yourself these important questions, and talk to your doctor or another licensed health professional to help you make the right decision. Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health CULINARY ARTS 7 Essential Items Every New Kitchen Needs   By Danilo Alfaro Culinary Arts Expert READ NOW about.com The Smartest Ways to Manage Arthritis-Related Pain   By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW COOKING EQUIPMENT 7 Tools That Easily Make Really Good Salads   By Jessica Harlan Cooking Equipment Expert READ NOW MENTAL HEALTH 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Focus and Attention    By Daniel Amen, MD Mental Health Expert READ NOW OBESITY Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?    By Yasmine Ali, MD Obesity Expert READ NOW Trending Now • 10 Motivational Running T-Shirts That'll Make You Want to Run • How to Finally Start Eating More Vegetables • 7 Ways to Cope With a Food Allergic Child • These Workday Bags Can Be Your Brand New Gym Bags • 6 Foods That Have Way More Carbs Than You Think Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.