Are low carb diets healthy? That is a question that can be difficult to answer. Studies show that low carb diets can work for some people. However, most people are not so lucky. A diet low in carbohydrates is a diet that is low on sugars and starches, and high in protein and fat. There are several low carb diet programs available. The Atkins, Zone, and Protein Power diets are among the most popular.
These diets focus on primarily poultry, meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, and dairy products that are low in sugars and starch, but high in protein and fat. Experts say that since you are not consuming carbohydrates your body will, in turn, break down fat instead to get the required energy needed, and, as a result, desired weight loss can be achieved. However, research shows that what actually happens when people deprive themselves of carbohydrates, is that the body actually burns glycogen which has a high water content. The initial weight loss achieved from these low carb diet programs is actually due to the loss of water content rather than fat. Continue reading ‘Are Low Carb Diets Healthy?’ »