Reduce consumption of carbohydrates will help you lose weight, but not be so advisable to lower cholesterol, says a new study.
People who followed a diet low in carbohydrates, but relatively high in fat, lost weight in six weeks as much as those who made a diet rich in carbohydrates.
But levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol or “bad” increased significantly in the group with a low-carbohydrate diet, whereas in the other group down.
High levels of LDL are a risk factor for heart disease because they are associated with clogged arteries. (more…)
