Q: What's better - a low-fat diet or a low-carb diet?

A: For losing fat, you would optimally have a balanced high-protein, low/medium-carb, and medium-fat diet rich in whole unprocessed foods as described in the nutrtion article in the Articles section. If you want to pick between just low-carb or just low-fat, then I recommend going with the low-carb approach. Dietary fats, especially the essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 found in flax and fish are necessary for a healthy body. Moreover not limiting carbs will continue to expose your system to insulin spikes after carb-heavy meals which will continually deposit more and more fat in your body.

When going with low-carb approach, make sure to continue eating lots of vegetables. In fact, most of your carbs should come from green leafy vegetables. Eliminate sweets, processed and refined foods such as pasta, breads, and even refined grains such as white rice in favor of brown rice or other whole grains. Also cut out starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn and limit your fruits to 1-2 pieces a day.