Sweden Is Apparently Way Ahead Of The Rest Of The World

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Sweden has become the first western nation to recommend a lower-carbohydrate higher-fat, diet – in alignment with the Atkins™ approach to eating – as part of an effort to reduce the national prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and to improve markers of heart health. This bold move stems from a literature review of 16,000 studies on diet and obesity, published by Swedish government advisors at the Council on Health Technology Assessment. This published report was released by the Council in September and the Swedish government announcement followed shortly thereafter.

Sweden Shifts National Dietary Guidance On Eating - Steers Toward Low-Carb, Low-Glycemic Food Recommendations

Is that awesome, or what?

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Wow, when I visited Sweden this summer, I heard about the low-carb, high fat craze sweeping the country, but I certainly didn't see it reflected in the restaurants and cafes. There was bread everywhere!! But they do love mayo, butter, bacon, and fatty fish.

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Back then, the restaurants were probably still obligated to follow the previous government regulatory guidelines. In this country at least, restaurants are required to follow rules imposed by the federal government, state regulatory departments, and city regulatory departments. Customer preferences have to fall in line behind all the heavy-handed government regulations.

Tex