Low Carbohydrate Diet
The Low Carbohydrate Diet helps in losing weight, remaining fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the low carb diet has its pros and cons and it is very important to have the proper information and knowledge. Millions of people spend large amounts of money on various diet plans/supplements, but with few real results. The trick is to gain knowledge and understand that low carb diet is not actually a diet in the literal sense, but a lifestyle to be adopted.
The Low Carbohydrate Diet is generally associated with the Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, Go Lower Diet, South Beach Diet, etc., which should be studied individually. Hence, let us get an overall picture. What is Low Carbohydrate Diet? The American Academy of Family Physicians define Low Carbohydrate Diet as follows: Low carbohydrate diets restrict caloric intake by reducing the consumption of carbohydrates to 20 to 60g per day (typically less than 20% of the daily caloric intake). The consumption of protein and fat is increased to compensate for part of the calories that formerly came from carbohydrates.
Who can follow a low carb diet? There are no restrictions for a low carb diet, but people who benefit the most are: a) Those looking for long-term results in terms of weight loss. b) People tired of dieting and not seeing results. c) Someone looking for overall improvement in fitness and lifestyle. What you may eat and may not eat? The general idea is to cut down on carbohydrates. This consists of ‘white foods’ that are high in digestible carbohydrates including white rice, potatoes, foods with white flour such as bread, pasta, donuts, etc. However, ‘white foods’ low in carbohydrate content such as onions, cauliflowers and tofu can be consumed.
Dieters are prescribed foods high in proteins and fats such as meats and soy products as well as food such as green leafy vegetables that are low in carbohydrates. To conclude, keeping in mind the lack of a definite routine/structure for a Low Carbohydrate Diet, it is important to be well-informed and consult a dietician/physician.
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