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Low Carbohydrate Diet
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Low carb diets are based on the premise that a diet very low in carbohydrate leads to a reduction in the body's insulin production, resulting in fat and protein (muscle) stores being used as its main energy source. The aim of low carbohydrate diets is to force the body to use fat as its main energy source. Ketosis is caused as a consequence as a person produces 'ketone bodies' to fuel parts of the body that can not use fat as an energy source - the brain, and red blood cells, in particular. When this happens a person is said to be in a state of ketosis - characterised by smelly breath (an acetone smell like nail varnish) and side effects such as nausea and fatigue. |
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Posted by:
David365
Posted on: 11/23/2010 Yes, it is true that [except for clever cooks who are good with spices and food combinations], the Atkins (low-carb) diet is very boring.
But consider these points:
* Those who need to eat a lot can eat lots of very high protein foods with no problem and no hunger!
* For most people, no more worries about weight gain, diabetes, or lipid imbalances that can lead to death from circulatory and cardiac illnesses.
* More energy, better sleep, and less depression for many, especially when combined with regular meditation and exercise.
You decide.
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