The authors discuss the “dilemma relating to the proportion and source of fat, protein, and carbohydrate that constitutes the optimal weight loss and cholesterol-lowering diet”. Atkins style diets emphasize reduced carbohydrates and increased animal protein. These diets are indeed effective for weight loss. However, diets high in animal protein tend to increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or “bad cholesterol”.
The “Eco-Atkins” diet is low in carbohydrates, and it emphasizes plant-based proteins. This diet aided in weight lose, and it also aided in reducing LDL cholesterol. This diet is more suitable for individuals with concerns about heart disease.
