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Low Carb Diet Facts
Why a low carb diet may not be right for you

The Low Carb diet has become extremely popular with some dieters. Though effective in losing weight, it may be causing you more damage than good. The reason this diet has become so popular is because a reduced amount of carbohydrates can lead to weight loss.

 

By cutting down on carbohydrates you are not necessarily losing body fat, but more so water weight. For every gram of carbohydrate that is consumed you hold 2.4 grams of water in our body. Therefore, by cutting down on the carbohydrates you are losing water weight.

The problem with cutting down or eliminating carbohydrates is that this contributes to a depletion of muscle glycogen. This will leave you feeling low on energy and struggling to make it through the day. Yet being active during the day is crucial to dieting.

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It is true that if you consume a high carbohydrate meal the night before a strenuous activity day you will have more energy to burn. The idea is that you are storing energy for later use. Read more

Another downside to the low-carb diet is your brain burns carbohydrates for energy on a daily basis. Cutting down or eliminating carbs makes it difficult for the brain to operate at 100%. This will makes it difficult to get through the day both physically, and mentally as well.

Many people think that carbohydrates are bad for them and can lead to health problems. Having too many carbs can cause you to gain weight which can result in health problems. Having too few carbs can also lead to serious health concerns. However, by consuming the right amount of carbohydrates you get the nutrients you need and maintain your energy level throughout the day.

Extensive research shows that a low carb diet can be an effective way to lose weight. Studies have found that carbohydrates contain vital nutrients that simply can't be found in other foods. What you need to do, is find a balance between a low and moderate amount of carbohydrates. By doing so you will be much healthier than if you were using the low-carb diet only, as a weight loss program.

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Originally written by Luanne Ribble, President of Q.U.I.C.  http://www.healthychoice4all.com

See Also:
Glycemic Index - Making Sense of Carbohydrates.
ShapeWorks - high protein weight loss programs that work.
Herbal Nutrition Articles - Learn more about nutrition and your health.

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