Quality, not Quantity: Plant-Based Carbs Might Result in Less Weight Gain

SYNOPSIS: This long-term prospective study found that adults on low-carbohydrate diets rich in plant-based and whole grain sources of protein and fat experienced significantly less weight gain than those on other types of low-carbohydrate diets.

SOURCE: Liu B, Hu Y, Rai SK, et al. Low-carbohydrate diet macronutrient quality and weight change. JAMA Netw Open 2023;6:e2349552.