All Low Carb » Pasta http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles Low carb, healthy recipes and tips Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:41:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Is the Low Carb Diet Right for you? http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/37/is-the-low-carb-diet-right-for-you/ http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/37/is-the-low-carb-diet-right-for-you/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:36:37 +0000 admin http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/37/is-the-low-carb-diet-right-for-you/
The rate of obesity in humans is increasing each year and it looks like the situation will not improve anytime soon. Even though there are so many different diets out there; none of them will work for every person.

There is a highly effective diet available that has seen successful results over a large amount of people. It’s called the low carb diet and is one of the more simple diets to take part in.

The word “carb” in low carb diet refers to carbohydrates. When losing weight it’s important to keep the amount of carbohydrates you’re eating to a minimum. It’s important to understand why exactly an excessive amount of carbohydrates will increase your weight, before we further discuss the rationale of this diet.

Carbohydrates, whether they come from pasta, bread or a couple of donuts turn into glucose. Glucose is primarily used for energy and some is also stored in our muscles. Your body can only store about 2,000 calories of glucose and the rest as you might have guessed is turned into fat.

Essentially how the diet works is by restricting the amount of carbohydrates you consume. By doing this, your body has no choice but to use your fat as energy, thus you lose weight.

You may be discouraged in trying another diet however you should give the low carb diet a try, as it’s very simple and the results can be great. Most of the diet requires you to just count carbs and read food labels, so it’s something even you will be able to do.

The diet can be so effective that a lot of people will find themselves losing 3 to 4 pounds in the first week.

This all sounds great doesn’t it? However we need to determine whether the this particular diet is right for you. Before making the commitment you should consult with your doctor first. However the following is a general outline to whether or not you have a carbohydrate problem that needs rectifying:

You’re overweight but you don’t eat that much food
You experience sweet cravings
You eat when you’re bored or emotional
You lose some weight but put it back on shortly after
You feel hungry after shortly after eating a normal sized meal

If any of the above applies to you and you’re overweight, you may have a carbohydrate addiction problem. The low carb diet would be ideal in your case and is something you should consider.

There are a few things to consider though when going on this regimin. There are potential short term side effects that you may experience, they’re

Bad breath
Constipation
Dehydration
Dizziness

Unfortunately not everybody will be able to go on the low carb diet due to potential health hazards, they’re:

Pregnant Women
If you have kidney problems
Alcoholics and Caffeine Addicts

If you consume alcohol and caffeine you can go on the low carb diet, however they may halt the dieting process.

If you’re looking for another diet to try and one that will give you results which is easy to take part in, definitely give the low carb diet a go. Even children can take part in the diet, but as always first consult with your doctor.

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]]> http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/37/is-the-low-carb-diet-right-for-you/feed/ 0 How the Ultra Lean Achieve the Lowest Body fat with the GI Index http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/85/how-the-ultra-lean-achieve-the-lowest-body-fat-with-the-gi-index/ http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/85/how-the-ultra-lean-achieve-the-lowest-body-fat-with-the-gi-index/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:09:41 +0000 admin http://www.all-low-carb.com/articles/85/how-the-ultra-lean-achieve-the-lowest-body-fat-with-the-gi-index/ Are you one of those who have tried any and every weight loss supplement and pill without any results? Have you been on several diets such as Atkins and South beach without any results? Have you been told time and again that you may never be able to lose weight and keep it off? Have you even been successful with shedding some of the weight only to add some later? Are you currently finding it hard to maintain the lean sexy shape and weight? Are you thinking of going on another diet?

Truth is, for many people, getting rid of the excess fat and staying that way is only a dream. But it does not have to stay that way. Getting rid of the fat and staying that way is possible if you would only discipline your body and the uncontrollable urge to eat brought on in the first place by the amounts of food you eat. This is exactly what the glycemic index diet tries to do.

The diet is fashioned in a manner that helps you get rid of the excess fat by eating more carbs that are low on the glycemic index and lesser amounts of the high carbs; and in some cases, teaches you how to combine the two forms of carbohydrates to get the best results. The glycemic index diet not only helps get rid of the weight, it also helps keep you in top shape physically. People who follow the diet judiciously have been known to have little or no heart problems.

Examples of foods continuously recommended in the diet are fruits and whole grains. The whole grains which are often in the forms of rice and grain pasta have better benefits when they are eaten in the unrefined form. This is because during the processing, the bulk of the bran and fiber are often wasted away leaving just a tiny amount of it.

For people who have already lost the unnecessary weight and are lean, the glycemic index diet can be a good diet to help maintain that state. In fact, many lean people have been able to keep their body shapes and sizes by making just slight adjustments to the diets. These slight adjustments have resulted in them being able to stay lean. Some of these adjustments include getting some more high GI value carbs in their diet. While this might be confusing, it is important to note that the beginning of the diet often entails keeping off from the high calorie content carbohydrates.

The focus at the time is to burn off as much fat as necessary. This early process often involves the use low GI value foods that will help reduce the hunger pangs. These carbohydrates are often loaded with fiber which can be filling and metabolize at slower rates. Hence, supplying the necessary sugar or glucose needed by the blood gradually instead of suddenly like the high GI value carbohydrates is the key to success. While the GI index diet seems a bit like a no carb diet, it is not. The carbs are extremely important as they supply the needed energy while keeping the individual lean and devoid of unnecessary fat.

Emile Jarreau, aka,Mr. Fat Loss is fascinated by health, nutrition and weight loss. For more great www.MrFatLoss.com”>Glycemic Index Information for losing weight and keeping it off visit www.MrFatLoss.com”> www.MrFatLoss.com

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