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" Is there anything wrong with a high-protein diet? I&amp;#039;ve found it really works. I lost 20 pounds and lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol. Any diet that cuts calories &amp;quot;works,&amp;quot; and a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is no exception. But there&amp;#039;s nothing magical about focusing on proteins like meat, cheese, and eggs; the secret of this plan is that it limits starchy staples such as bread, potatoes, and rice -- and junk foods, so you almost can&amp;#039;t help but lose weight. And as weight drops, blood pressure and cholesterol tend to follow. But a high-protein plan can be risky. Protein-packed foods such as red meat, poultry with skin, and full-fat dairy products are likely to be loaded with saturated fat, and a diet high in this kind of fat increases your chances of developing heart disease. Low-carbohydrate plans also restrict consumption of fruits, some vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products, even though extensive research has shown that people who eat a lot of these foods have fewer chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. And despite claims to the contrary, taking vitamin, mineral, or fiber supplements can&amp;#039;t compensate for these important foods. -- DELIA HAMMOCK, M.S., R.D., AND SAMANTHA BUCKANOFF, M.S., R.D. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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