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Summary:

"Subjects burned more than 300 additional calories on average when on the very low-carbohydrate dietcompared with the low-fat diet."

"Subjects burned 200 additional calories on the low glycemic index diet than on the low-fat diet."

"Ludwig also didn't recommend a very low-carb diet even though it offered the best metabolic edge. Some measurements suggested it could be risky for the heart, he said."

"The low-glycemic diet — which he has recommended for a long time — did not seem to have these problems, he said, making it the best bet."

"A low glycemic index diet is rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables and is designed to prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar"

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Insulin not only causes your body to store more energy as fat, but also interferes with memory formation.

*edited, more to the point.