Diets Are a Drag but Low-Fat Diets Can Boost Your Mood

Research has shown that shedding pounds tends to put people in a good mood, but a new study finds that if they're cutting back on carbohydrates, these good vibes may be short-lived. An Australian research team assessed changes in mood for dieters on either a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet, and found that throughout a year of dieting, a low-fat plan improved overall feelings of well-being. The low-carb diet on the other hand, had the same mood-boosting effect at first, but this change in...Full Story