Low carb suppresses your appetite to the degree that almost any
maintenance weight can be achieved. Ideal BMI seems to be a
controversial issue. For years A BMI of between 22 and 25 was
considered healthy however recently there have been studies that
suggest a lower BMI is better. One study claims risk of diabetes is
three times higher for people with BMI's between 22 and 25. Other
studies claim lower mortality figures for people qith BMI's all the
way down to 17! What is really healthiest?