1) 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) -- A modified Atkins diet, one that substitutes plant-based proteins for animal-based ones, helps people lose weight and lowers their cholesterol, new research shows.

2) Plant-based, low-carb diet may promote weight loss and improve cholesterol levels (EurekAlert!)Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight, and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors, according to a report in the June 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat vegetarian diet also resulted in ...

3) Weight loss (Mayo Clinic)As a specialty editor for the Food & Nutrition Center, Katherine Zeratsky helps you sort through the facts and figures, the fads and the hype to learn more about nutrition and diet.

4) LaFountain: Try a few simple tips to manage weight (The Observer-Dispatch)Question: My high school health teacher suggested I contact you about safe weight loss. We have just covered eating disorders and I certainly do not want to fall prey to those problems. I would like some ideas that would keep me from strict dieting and excessive exercise.

5) Plant-Based, Low-Carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss and Improve Cholesterol (Newswise)Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors, according to a report in the June 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat vegetarian diet also resulted in weight ...

6) 'Eco-Atkins': Plant-based, Low-carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss And Improve Cholesterol Levels (Science Daily)Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight, and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors, according to a new report. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat vegetarian diet also resulted in weight loss but without the additional cardiovascular benefits.

7) Plant-based, Low-carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss and Improve Cholesterol Levels (Kansas City InfoZine)Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors.;

8) Health Risks Begin In Overweight Range, BMI Doesn't Tell Whole Story (Science Daily)Being overweight increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions. Excess weight is progressive; thus, everyone above normal weight -- including children -- should avoid weight increases and reduce weight through healthy diet choices and regular physical activity. The statement recommends doing research on overweight and health, beyond studies that focus ...