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Originally Posted by yksin
Unfortunately, Bray's review is simplistic about a few things too. For example:
Not carbohydrates per se, certainly. But I think there is growing evidence that overconsumption of carbs, especially highly refined carbs (the kind that Taubes is especially critical of) contributes to these ills through promotion of chronic high blood sugar & insulin levels, not to mention really whacked out swings in blood sugar levels, which has a big effect on hunger/appetite/satiety.
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If you could keep your blood sugar & insulin levels chronically elevated, you'd actually have LESS hunger.
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And I know firsthand, as a prediabetic, that my blood sugars are in much better control, as is my appetite, ever since switching over to a moderate carb diet two years ago, or the low-carb plan I'm following for now.
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Your improved appetite profile is likely a function of an increase in protein and/or fiber, rather than an overall decrease in carbohydrate.