›› Low Carb Diet Plans
I’m sure
you have heard of them, low carb diet plans. This type of diet is very
popular now, because people who are trying to lose weight have
discovered how effective low carb diet plans really are. Many of us
love carbs, and it really is hard to lose weight and keep it off
without restricting carbs in the diet. There are many low carb diet
plans to choose from, and the only way to decide which one is right for
you, is to compare each of them side by side to see which one you can
live with. There are various websites that have a ton of information
available for dieters, that compare low carb diet plans and specific
information on each one. A good site to visit is
www.lowcarb.ca/atkins-diet-and-low-carb-plans/ which has personal
testimonials as well as support and recipes for the low carb dieter.
There are good carbs and bad carbs just like anything else.
Bad carbs include breads, baked goods, cereals, pastas, white potatoes,
white rice, certain candies, and most alcoholic beverages. Good carbs
are those that are high in fiber and low in carb count, such as, sweet
potatoes, brown and wild rice, whole grain breads and pastas, fresh
fruits and vegetables, and red or white wine. Each low carb diet plan
is somewhat the same, except they are each unique regarding how much of
what you get to eat when. Many low carb diet plans start out with a
beginning phase that is more restrictive, especially for the first two
weeks, and more foods are slowly added back in as the diet progresses.
Each of these low carb diet plans restricts amount of carbohydrate
intake to a degree, some more than others, and fiber offsets the carb
count of each food item. The higher the fiber, the lower the carb count.
The Atkins diet is focused on eating meats, protein, and good fats, and
does not include any fruits or vegetables in the beginning, which may
not be tolerable for some people. This diet also only allows twenty
carbs or less per day, and heavily encourages the use of dietary
supplements. The South Beach Diet is somewhat easier to stick to
because it allows a greater variety of foods in the first phase,
including vegetables and lean meats, and does not restrict the carb
count as much as Atkins. The Zone is another popular low carb diet plan
that incorporates some of the same principles of the Atkins and South
Beach Diets, but the emphasis is on keeping the ratio of
daily intake at 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Meals are divided
into ‘blocks’ and basically the same foods are
eaten throughout the diet, the only difference being, that more fat is
added after goal weight is obtained to keep the dieter from continuing
to lose more weight.
Whichever low carb diet plan you chose will be effective, that is a
given, because carbs are what affect the insulin levels in our bodies
and cause cravings. Once we have learned to eat in a healthy way, and
only eat the good carbs, we will weight less and be able to keep the
weight off. Be sure to consult your physician if you need to lose a
considerable amount of weight, so that he or she can recommend the low
carb diet plan that is right for you.
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