Hear this man and thank you for citing a scientific, refereed journal and not some tabloid like the NYTimes.
Comparison of Weight Loss Among Named Diet Programs in Overweight and Obese Adults A Meta-analysis
The study referenced by the NYT's was a small study, but one that looked at the issue in a unique way. Unfortunately, they didn't follow it through to an end where they could determine if low carb dieters experienced fewer heart attacks. Maybe future research will pick up where they left off. This debate has been ongoing for a long time and there are lots of studies showing that low carb diets work better, but there are an equal number showing that low fat diets work better. I think people should stick with whatever works rather than arguing over which one is better.