When Johns Hopkins investigators compared the impacts on the heart of losing weight on a diet low in carbohydrates.
Stewart advises choosing a sustainable diet. Low-carb doesn't need calorie counting—just wiser eating choices.
Low-carb diets typically replace problem items like bread, bagels, and soda with high-fiber, high-protein meals like vegetables, legumes, and healthy meats.
Exercise burns belly fat. Stewart thinks exercise improves body composition.
He believes exercise decreases insulin levels, which tell the body to store fat.
Even modest strength training with aerobic exercise builds lean muscle mass.
Which burns more calories at rest and during exercise.
Brand comparison. Stewart adds some yogurts claim to be low in fat but rich in carbohydrates and added sugars.
Gravy, mayonnaise, sauces, and salad dressings are heavy in fat and calories.
Packaged and snack foods include trans fats, added sugar, and salt or sodium, which make weight loss harder.