To be fair, op asked if a high protein low carb diet could be used to lose weight. There was then a 'discussion' about whether high protein diets were actually likely to cause a gain in fat.
Can't help that happening if we're not all in perfect agreement on the answer can you.
The odd insult...
Well we can't discuss the science of nutrition as each individual responds differently?
So that means we can't discuss science around exercise or supplements too right?
OK, close all threads except the 'what I did this weekend ' one.
And -
.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/protein-will-not-make-you-fat
Dubdubdub that one
"You can pretty much eat as much protein as you want and it won't turn to fat."
Ooh look -
healthyeating.sfgate.com/can-protein-cause-fat-6573.html
Hmm, can't post links, stick the htt... Bit I'm front.
"However, body fat increased uniformly across all test groups, which led researchers to conclude that excess calories are responsible for fat gain rather than excess protein."
Turkey, chicken, tuna... Swimming in fat obviously. And don't get me started on those lard filled whey isolate protein powders :-P
Quick Google chicken breast - around 3.6 g fat to 31g protein.
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