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A low-carb diet may help IBS as much as tricky elimination diets, and more than drugs

7:27pm May 30, 2024

by Ronnie Cohen

The standard advice for symptoms of IBS is either medication or a tough-to-follow diet called low FODMAP. A new study finds both that diet and the much simpler low-carb diet brought more relief than drugs.

Slow carbs like whole-grain breads and pastas, oats and brown rice are rich in fiber and take more time to digest, so they don't lead to the same quick rise in blood sugar that refined carbs can cause.

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You Don't Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb

5:30pm January 11, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

Ditching carbs can lead to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.

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Low-carb diet or low-fat one? Either diet will trigger the body to burn off fat, a new study finds.

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You Don't Need To Go Low-Carb To Burn Body Fat, Study Says

2:43pm August 14, 2015

by Richard Harris

Popular advice suggests a low-carb diet is necessary to trigger the body to shed fat. But a small, rigorous study finds low-fat diets also spark body-fat loss. The key: Choose a diet you'll stick to.

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