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The dietary fiber was created by Brazilian nutritionist, Helen Bernardo explained that the power of fiber: “They stay longer in the stomach, which takes that compulsive desire to attack the refrigerator; act as a sponge, absorbing the fats and sugars , accelerate metabolism by increasing energy consumption (hence the weight loss) and improve the functioning of the intestines, which helps eliminate toxins from the body and shrink the protruding belly. Not to mention that the skin free of impurities, is much more lush and beautiful. ”

The main function of the fibers is to help other nutrients to pass through the digestive system, making the bowel function at 100%. Found only in plants – grains, vegetables and fruits, they are not all equal. There are soluble (they absorb water, form a kind of gel and stayed longer in the stomach) and insoluble (not dissolved because they capture a little water and help in bowel habits). Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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. Read the rest of this entry »