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Diet & Nutrition
High protein, low-carb diet during pregnancy yields later benefits to offspring
December 16th, 2004
It has been estimated that up to 32 million Americans have adopted the low-carbohydrate style of eating, in part because of its quick and dramatic results. Converts often maintain components of low-carb eating long after they've officially finished dieting. Not surprisingly, a growing number of pregnant women are exploring ways to continue low-carb routines through gestation; in fact, there are several chat rooms on the Internet devoted to this topic. Though "low-carbing" during pregnancy has not been extensively researched, a new study points to some positive benefits for the adult offspring of low-carbohydrate dieters. A team of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-16)
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