Low Carb Diet

Low carb diet lacks in required amount of carbohydrates in the diet. So the energy for the body mainly comes from the fat and protein metabolism. The production of insulin is low as glucose levels of the body are low after a meal. So decreased insulin levels cause fat mobilization which is oxidized by body to ketone bodies which are used as a source of energy by the body.

Short term weight loss with low carb diet


There is good evidence that there is good short term weight loss with low carb diet as it hastens the weight loss process. If a person wants rapid weight loss it is quite ideal solution to its problem and it is a good choice for such a person as many of the Hollywood stars go on low carb diet when they have to put off weight to fit into their new skinny costumes. The idea of low carb diet was initially put forward by Dr. Robert Atkins way back in 60s and it got a lot of appreciation by masses until the death of doctor in 2004.

Low carb diet- A no limit approach


Low crab diet approach does not limits you to eat specific amount of food you can eat as much you want with only implication that you do not eat carbohydrates. In the beginning can be rightly called cutting back on the sweet stuff but later on you can take in small amounts of carbohydrates.

Long term Advice


Long term use of low carb diet is not advised by most of the medical authorities. As it is considered as not good for health on permanent basis. The long term use of low carb diet can cause nutritional deficiencies and metabolic imbalances. Even marked muscle sabotaging can be seen.
Low carb diet hence should be used on the advice of your physician and condition of your body. Usually it should be used for short terms only.

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