Who?
Created by Larry Istrail, a medical student and co-founder of PhotoCalorie, a photographic food journal that allows you, your friends, or your physician to literally see what you've been eating. Prior to med school, Larry received a Master's degree at Boston University, specializing in nutrition and metabolism, completing his Master's thesis on dietary contributors to heart disease. Larry has also worked under Dr. Caroline Apovian, the director of the nutrition and weight management center at Boston Medical Center, and is a member of the American Society for Nutrition.
Why?
There is much clinical and anecdotal evidence that a diet high in protein, fats, and vegetables may be an effective way to lose weight and improve health. This site combines a running list of clinical research combined with a registry that people can join on a volunteer basis. Collecting such data will hopefully illuminate the safety and efficacy of consuming such a food plan. Data speaks for itself. Whether you lost 100 pounds or gained weight and got sick while eating paleo or low carb, we want to hear about it.
Contact
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at info@awlr.org with questions or comments.
Coverage
Gary Taubes Blog
Robb Wolf Podcast- Hear our founder speak about the registry, PhotoCalorie, and the state of dietary research.
Robb Wolf Podcast- Hear our founder speak about the registry, PhotoCalorie, and the state of dietary research.
Disclaimer
Just like any other registry, this is not a scientific study, and should not be interpreted as one. It is self-selected, self-reported data on the experiences of people all over the world who are trying to get healthy. Ancestral Weight Loss Registry receives no funding from any outside sources.
