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For those of you who are just getting started, "Low-Carb"
Diets are a high protein diet and are much lower in carbohydrates. It includes a
moderate amount of Meat, Eggs and Green Vegetables and a limited quantity of Fruits, Seeds and
Nuts (most foods with a low glycemic index). It excludes all high
carbohydrate foods such as Potatoes, Rice, Grains (Breads and Pastas), Corn, Beans and Sugar. If
it's "white" it's probably not allowed. Cauliflower is
probably the only exception I can think of. The most well known low-carb
diet was introduced by Dr. Atkins back in the 1970s. Newer versions like
the South Beath Diet have become very popular today.
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Illustrated below is the typical Low Carb Food Pyramid (courtesy of Carbhealth.com).
Carbohydrates stimulate the body to produce the hormone called Insulin. Insulin controls the movement of sugar from
food into the cells of the body where it is then either used for energy or stored as fat. Years of excessive insulin
production (Hyperinsulinemia)
from eating high amounts of carbohydrates leads to a steady decrease in the sensitivity of the cells to insulin which in turn
leads to the body having to make more and more insulin to get the same job done. This condition is known as
Insulin Resistance
and if left untreated it eventually leads to high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and type
II diabetes.
Restricting one's consumption of high carbohydrate foods is the most effective way to control Insulin Resistance and the host
of disorders and health problems which typically accompany it. Most low carb
diet plans like the Atkins Diet and the Protein Power Life
Plan etc. promote eating nutrient dense carbs like green vegetables and salads with moderate amounts of protein-rich foods like
meat, eggs and cheese. The goal is to force the body into buring
fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. This is known as benign dietary
ketosis. Although the emphasis is on counting "carbs" instead of calories, one does still need to
consume fewer calories than one is burning in order to lose weight. See
my Low Carb Foods
list for more
details on what to eat during the induction phase.
The main difference with low carb diets is that the low carbohydrate intake
will reduce hunger and appetite which makes it
much easier to eat smaller portions than a regular low calorie diet. Low carb
diets also gives you more energy thus making you
more likely to want to exercise. So the bottom line is that you are not starving all the time. And the best part of it all is that this
way of eating can be modified for maintenance when you are finished with your diet so that you don't regain your weight.
Since Low Carb Diets have become so popular there are now many
new Low Carb Products, Low
Carb Snacks
and Low Carb Recipes available to help the dieter stay on track. If you want to add
variety to your diet and eat Low
Carb Pasta, Low
Carb Bread or Low
Carb Cereal. If you get some time try to visit and bookmark these three
low carb stores.
Netrition
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has the largest selection of low carb products. They carry a full
selection of Atkins Bars and Atkins
Shakes. Their prices are competitive and shipping is
very reasonable.
If your weight loss has come along more slowly than you wanted or if you have stalled,
you might want to check out my
Stalls
and Plateaus
or Low Carb Tips pages as
they may give you a few ideas on what
might help you lose weight again. You may also have some
luck with one or more
Weight Loss
Supplements.
Some new things I've added to the site recently which you may find of
use are the
Carb Counts
for common fruits and vegetables. There is also a
Hidden
Carb Calculator
and a page about carbs in alcohol. Lastly, I've created a free Support
Forum to provide a message board for online
discussion and the sharing of tips and recipes among members.
Since I am not a medical doctor, please take a minute to read my
legal disclaimer
before exploring my site. If you
have any questions about low carb diet plans that are not answered in my
FAQ
or other pages here, please feel free to
E-Mail Me. If I don't know the answer I will do my best to find out for you.
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Diet Humor
CONCERNED ABOUT TOO MANY CARBS IN YOUR DIET?
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on
nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those
conflicting medical studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION:
Eat and drink what you like.... living in America is apparently what kills you.
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The material posted here on Low Carb for Life should NOT be considered medical advice and is NOT intended to replace
consultation with a qualified medical professional. Please consult a medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or
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