THE NEW CSIRO LOW-CARB DIET: it works!
Any diet that gets you to eat less will help you lose weight – but not all diets are equal. What makes the CSIRO Low-carb Every Day plan different is it’s about sustainable long-term improvements.
The CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) first released their Low-carb diet as a result of a rigorous 2012 clinical trial of overweight and obese adults. That study found that there were superior benefits from following a high-carb, low-fat diet, when followed as part of a complete lifestyle plan. Participants experienced substantial reductions in body weight, fat mass and blood pressure as well as improved mood and quality of life. In the years since its first publication, doctors and other health practitioners have used this plan in the treatment and management of their patients, with great success. On the back of that comes this new updated release, the CSIRO Low-Carb Every Day. This version offers new food ideas and menu options to enable you to make smart food choices, day in, day out.
For many years health authorities told us that fat is bad for us, and promoted a diet high in unrefined carbohydrates and low in fat. This led to increased consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta, pastries and biscuits, many of which also contain large amounts of sugar. However nutritional science is constantly evolving. It is now known that high-carbohydrate foods cause rapid elevation of blood sugar levels which can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and associated health consequences.
It has also become clear that unsaturated fats – such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, oils, avocado and fish – actually improve heart health. Higher intakes of protein also helps people feel full and satisfied after eating.
For those who have always struggled with fad diets and weight control, the CSIRO Low-carb Every Day diet is a great option. A low-carb diet helps to control cravings with a high protein and fat intake – the good kinds of fat.
This is what differentiates this diet from others – it provides the right balance of carbs, protein and fats; keeps the level of saturated fat low to boost the health promoting effects; and includes foods from all the major food groups, ensuring the diet is nutritionally complete.
IT REDUCES YOUR GLYCAEMIC LOAD
A lower glycaemic load reduces your blood glucose response after a meal or snack, making it easier to achieve more stable blood glucose levels throughout the day.
YOU DON’T FEEL AS HUNGRY
The higher protein intake helps you feel fuller for longer, suppressing your appetite. This reduces the desire to snack throughout the day, making it easier to maintain a lower body weight.