Attention to Blood Sugar Levels Seen As Key to Successful Weight Loss
Excess blood sugar is converted to body fat via the hormone insulin. For any fat-loss efforts to be successful, blood sugar levels must be addressed and controlled.A recent survey by the Calorie Control Council found that only 8% of Americans follow restrictive diets like Atkins or Dukan, or weight control programs like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. Instead, the most popular weight control methods involved cutting back on sugar, eating smaller portions, using low-calorie, sugar-free foods and beverages, and combining calorie reduction with exercise. The survey also found that 54% of