Low-Carb Diet
What is low-carb diet?
Low-carb diets have been popular for decades—especially for weight loss.
There are several types of low-carb diets, but all limit carb intake to 20 to 150 grams per day.
The purpose of the diet is to force your body to use more fat for fuel instead of using carbs as its main source of energy.
There are several types of low-carb diets, but all limit carb intake to 20 to 150 grams per day.
The purpose of the diet is to force your body to use more fat for fuel instead of using carbs as its main source of energy.
How does a low-carb diet work?
A low-carb diet emphasizes limiting your carb intake and stresses on consuming an unlimited amount of protein and fat.
When carb intake is too low, fatty acids are carried into your blood and carried to your liver, where some of them are turned into ketones.
Your body can then use fatty acids and ketones as its primary energy source in the absence of carbs .
When carb intake is too low, fatty acids are carried into your blood and carried to your liver, where some of them are turned into ketones.
Your body can then use fatty acids and ketones as its primary energy source in the absence of carbs .
Weight loss important
Several studies show that low-carb diets are extremely helpful for weight loss, especially in overweight and obese individuals.
These diets are very effective in reducing the dangerous large belly fat that can get lodged around your organs.
People on very low-carb diets usually reach a state called ketosis. Several studies have noted that ketogenic diets lead to more than two times more weight loss than low-fat, calorie-restricted diets.
People on very low-carb diets usually reach a state called ketosis. Several studies have noted that ketogenic diets lead to more than two times more weight loss than low-fat, calorie-restricted diets.
Other benefits
Low-carb diets reduce your appetite, which automatically leads to a reduction in calorie intake.
In addition, low-carb diets can benefit many dangerous diseases, such as increased blood triglycerides, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, insulin levels and blood pressure.
Low-carb diets reduce your appetite, which automatically leads to a reduction in calorie intake.
In addition, low-carb diets can benefit many dangerous diseases, such as increased blood triglycerides, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, insulin levels and blood pressure.
In addition, low-carb diets can benefit many dangerous diseases, such as increased blood triglycerides, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, insulin levels and blood pressure.
The downside
Low-carb diets don't suit everyone. Some feel great on people while some feel sad.
Some people may experience an increase in "bad" LDL cholesterol.
In extremely rare cases, a very low-carb diet can lead to a serious condition called nondiabetic ketoacidosis. The condition appears to be more common in lactating women and can be fatal if left untreated, meaning lactating women should avoid this diet .
However, low-carb diets are safe for most people.
Low-carb diets don't suit everyone. Some feel great on people while some feel sad.
Some people may experience an increase in "bad" LDL cholesterol.
In extremely rare cases, a very low-carb diet can lead to a serious condition called nondiabetic ketoacidosis. The condition appears to be more common in lactating women and can be fatal if left untreated, meaning lactating women should avoid this diet .
However, low-carb diets are safe for most people.
Some people may experience an increase in "bad" LDL cholesterol.
In extremely rare cases, a very low-carb diet can lead to a serious condition called nondiabetic ketoacidosis. The condition appears to be more common in lactating women and can be fatal if left untreated, meaning lactating women should avoid this diet .
However, low-carb diets are safe for most people.
SUMMARY
Low-carb diets severely limit carb intake and push your body to use fat for fuel. They aid in weight loss and are associated with many other health benefits.
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Low-carb diets severely limit carb intake and push your body to use fat for fuel. They aid in weight loss and are associated with many other health benefits.
