The Idea of low carb diets have been around for many years. The
main concept of this diet is to cut out foods such as bread, pastry,
potatoes and biscuits which are all high in carbohydrate. The diet
lets you eat as much fat as you want thus not losing all the flavors
of food. Low carb diets work on the idea that if you cut out the
carbs the body then has to convert the fats to burn. The first few
days of the diet are probably the hardest because the body will
carve the carbs. Most people are unwittingly addicted to carbohydrates,
they don't realise this until they try to reduce or cut them out.
How Does It Work?
One of the most famous low carb diets is the Atkins diet. These
diets work on the theory that your body burns both carbohydrate
and fat as a fuel for its energy needs. Carbohydrate is the first
fuel to be metabolised. However when you cut this down sufficiently
your body then converts to burning fat as a primary energy source.
Thus resulting in weight loss.
How Much Weight Do You Lose?
Weight loss is different for all dieters however it has been noted
that people on low carb diets lose weight rapidly within the first
two or three months, then weight is lost at a steadier rate thereon
after.
Are There Any Possible Side Effects?
There is limited research about how healthy it is in the longer
term. The side effects listed by people on the diet have been headaches,
bad breath, general malaise and dizziness. However this must be
weighed up against the many benefits that weight loss has including
reducing high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
What Books Are Available On This Diet?
DR Atkins New Diet Revolution, Carbuster Plan- Dave Mills.
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