There is a fair bit of science behind it: * British Journal of Nutrition did a study[1] whose results indicated that "achieve better long-term body weight and

There is a fair bit of science behind it: * British Journal of Nutrition did a study[1] whose results indicated that "achieve better long-term body weight and cardiovascular risk factor management when compared with individuals assigned to a conventional low-fat diet" * a Swedish government advisor group at the Council on Health Technology assessment found[2] that "the nation would benefit most from a low-carb, high fat, ketogenic diet" where the study indicated benefits include "improved blood sugar, reduced body weight, and enhanced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol without adverse effects on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol" Rejection of popular low-fat diet dogma is increasing in prevalence among the general populace, nutritional academia, and government-supported dietary guidelines. [1] http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=9016489 http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPag... [2] http://www.examiner.com/article/sweden-first-to-battle-obesity-with-low-carb-high-fat-ketogenic-diet http://www.examiner.com/article/sweden-first-to-battle-obesi...