Seeing Results - The Benefits of Low Carb

There are a number of low carbohydrate diets on the market, but what makes these low carb diets so popular? What health benefits can you see from a low carb diet? Does everyone see success when lowering their carbohydrate intake? These are all questions you should ask before investing your time, money and energy into a low carb diet plan.

Low carb diets have been around for decades although popularised more so over the last decade. The Atkins diet, the Zone diet and the South Beach diet have all had ups and downs in popularity in the last few years. Every time a public figure attributes their weight loss to a low carb diet the associating diet books become best sellers. What many people know is that with enough will power and some exercise, low carb diets are an effective way to lose weight, both on the short term and long term basis.

Stumbling blocks do exist though for some individuals. There are subsets of women who are biologically predisposed to crave carbohydrates more than others. This doesn’t mean that they can’t reduce or eliminate carbs from their diet, it just means that they will have a harder time doing so. In addition, if you already have a high sugar intake, your body is trained to want more sugars – and sugars are often found in high carbohydrate foods. Eliminating carbs from your diet can also mean an increase in your grocery bill. Pastas, breads, and other carbs tend to be inexpensive, while fresh veggies and meats are a bit on the pricey side. If you can overcome these issues, you will be rewarded with weight loss.

In addition to weight loss, lowering your level of carbohydrates can also help you lower your bad cholesterol levels, and increase your good cholesterol levels. This will result in a healthier cardiovascular system – a great benefit when cardiovascular disease is responsible for more global deaths than any other condition. People with heart related problems are often advised to go on a low carb diet to reduce their risk for heart attacks. There have been a number of studies that show that cultures with an overall lower level of carbohydrates in their diets live longer.

The lowering of carbs also triggers a process in the body called ketosis. This is the process of the body using its fat stores as energy in situations with lower carbohydrate stores. In low carbohydrate diets less insulin is secreted from the body and as a result, the cells in your body store less fat. The fat is released from the body and used as energy instead of being held in, and you will see a reduction in the size of your hips, stomach, arms, and other places where the body stores fat.

Almost anyone can see success from a low carbohydrate diet. You should discuss your plans for a low carb diet with your health care professional so they can make sure that your body is up for the challenge. They may also suggest additional steps like adding an exercise regime, taking a dietary supplement, or limiting the amount of overall calories in your diet. Some individuals with certain heath related issues need to be careful when limiting any particular portion of their diet, and your doctor can tell you if you fall into one of these categories.

 

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