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Low Carb Diet Plans and How They Work
A low-carb diet, also known as a low starch diet, is an eating regimen intended to accelerate weight reduction by reducing the amount of carbohydrates we consume. The hypothesis behind low-carb dieting is that the amount of carbohydrates we consume is directly linked to our insulin levels and therefore our storage of fat. While a few nutritionists challenge the claims and effectiveness of low carb diets, others point to what they say is solid proof of weight reduction by those on the diet.
The main goal of low carb diets is the elimination or reduction of sugar, grains and starches from the diet. The carbs in the diet are replaced with a more protein-rich food intake. Vegetables are welcome on the low-carb diet, but you have to research as to what types of vegetables are allowed. Many items grown in the ground are not low-carb foods. Some beans, for example, are called vegetables when they are, in fact, legumes and not an initial part of a low carb diet. Grains are carbohydrate foods, too. A good way to single out the foods not welcome on a low carb diet is to remember the term used by many of our parents for carbohydrates. They called them “starches.”
Some of the criticism of low carb diets comes from the food industry. They have reported a reduction in sales of pasta, flour and cereals since these diets became popular. Supporters of low carb diets respond that most plans call for carbohydrates to be reintroduced into the diet after a very restrictive introductory phase. However, adding carbs back into the diet is recommended at a much lower rate than what the individual may have been consuming prior to beginning the diet. Some food companies and restaurants have responded by simply replacing some foods high in carbohydrates with more protein selections.
You should never begin any diet plan based on reading one article. Whether you choose a low carb diet or another weight-reduction strategy, it should be based on a mutual decision between you and your health care provider.