The source of their calories from protein foods, fats and carbohydrates. Most of the calories you eat come from carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates are starches and sugars found in foods such as bread, pasta and sweets. Diets low in carbohydrates (or known simply as low-carb diets) decrease the calories you get from sugars and starches.
The people who make low-carb diets eat less bread, pasta, potatoes, rice and cereals. They usually eat more vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs and nuts.
Do these diets help people to lose weight?People always lose weight eat less calories than the body uses. The people who make low-carb diet usually consume fewer calories, in spite of eating more protein and fat than normal. It has been shown that low-carb diets help people who are overweight lose weight. These diets may be more effective than diets low in fat, when people first start dieting.
However, after the first six months, the low-carb diets work better than other diets.
Do low carb diets do not hurt?Not enough research has been conducted to determine whether low-carb diets do no harm. In most people, diets low in carbohydrates generally do not increase cholesterol levels. In fact, can improve your cholesterol level if you lose weight. However, some people who do these diets may experience brief side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, bad breath, headache, trouble sleeping, or nausea.
If you have had a stroke or if you have diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, kidney stones or are pregnant, talk to your doctor before starting a diet low in carbohydrates.
Should I take vitamins when I’m on a diet low in carbohydrates?Yes people doing low-carb diets get enough vitamins, minerals and fiber. If you are making a low-carb diet should take a multivitamin and a fiber supplement (one brand: Metamucil) daily.
