The aims of these diets is based on the concept that if you eat
a high starch/fibre diet, you can actually eat a greater amount
of food than usual and still lose body fat. This is done by having
an extremely high carbohydrate intake. According to many of these
diets you will have approximately the same level of protein consumption
as the typical current western diet but with only about one third
of the fat. The high carb diet recommends that dieters have only
very small quantities of meat,dairy products and fat.
How Does it Work?
Such a diet as this is very likely to induce weight loss because
dieters would have to eat such huge quantities of such food before
their kilojoule requirements are exceeded. Therefore weight loss
occurs.
How Much Do You lose?
Weight loss has been noted to be fast at first then calms down
to a steady 1-2 pounds per week.
Are There Any Possible Side Effects?
There is many conflicting opinions about the high carb diet. It
has been found to be linked to both heart disease and cancer. However
more research needs to be done in this area. Like all these diets
it is recommended that you consult your Dr Before embarking on this
diet.
What Books Are Available On This Diet?
Eat More Weigh Less-Dr Ornish, Gutbusters-Dr Egger.
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