Documented studies that evaluate popular diets
DIETS REVIEWED in our website may have been the subject of scientific research or medical studies; we'll do our best to provide links to these sources and post our findings here.
Diets, diet methods, diet supplements, diet pills, various diet teas etc.. will be included regardless of popular opinion. Obviously any findings that reflect positive results and promote good health may want to be considered over those that seem to be faddish in nature.
"Oolong Tea Increases Energy Metabolism in Japanese Females"
Diet Type: Tea
Source: 2003 in the Journal of Medical
Investigation
A study published in 2003 in the Journal of Medical
Investigation by entitled "Oolong Tea Increases Energy
Metabolism in Japanese Females"
which studied the effects
of Wu-Long tea drinking on women showed a high
correlation of weight loss and wu-long tea consumption.
see study abstract
"Low-Carbohydrate-Diet Score and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women"
Diet Type: Low Carb / High Protein
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 355:1991-2002 November 9, 2006
The findings suggest that diets lower in carbohydrate and higher in protein and fat are not associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease in women. When vegetable sources of fat and protein are chosen, these diets may moderately reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
see study abstract
"Effect of normal-fat diets, either medium or high in protein, on body weight in overweight subjects: a randomised 1-year trial"
Diet Type: Fat reduced / High Protein
Source: International Journal of Obesity (2004) 28, 1283–1290 A fat-reduced diet high in protein seems to enhance weight loss and provide a better long-term maintenance of reduced intra-abdominal fat stores.
see study abstract