Low Carb Diet Problems

The low carb diet is more popular than ever but popularity does not mean better. There are definite problems with this type of diet. Some of these problems are:
 

• Low carb diet tends to eliminate required nutrients needed for good health and optimum performance

The common misconception is that carbs are bad and should be avoided. The truth is ..... only simple carbs (found in junk food) are bad but complex carbs found in whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables and pasta give you long-term energy and stable blood sugar. This is vital to burning fat and controlling appetite.

• Othe problems with a low carb diet is poor elimination and colon related diseases

Low carb diets tend to be low in fiber. Foods high in fiber usually come from complex carbs. Having fiber (complex carb) in your diet is important for lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and will provide good elimination to help prevent colon and bowel related diseases.

• Gaining back lost weight is one of the most common problems with low carb diets

Because low carb diets are limited and not very realistic in terms of available foods, most people gain back the weight they lost within a year.

The biggest problem is the misconception of what a carb is and how it affects weight loss.

Weight loss happens by burning more energy than you take in. Energy is measure by the scientific community as calories (not carb). The more excess calories you burn each day, the more weight you lose in a week / month period.

Note: It is not possible to lose10 pounds in a few days as many diet scams would have you believe because the body can’t burn enough calories in 3 days to lose 10 pounds.

The basic nutritional elements are:

1 gram .. Protein = 4 calories

1 gram .. Carbohydrate ( carb ) = 4 calories

1 gram .. Fat = 9 calories

1 gram .. Alcohol = 7 calories

All foods contain 1 or more of these common elements.  As you can see, all food elements are measured in calories. Excess carbs creates excess calories just like excess fat or alcohol creates too many calories.

To lose 1 to 2 pounds of fat each week, the average women should consume between 1200 and 1500 calories per day. Men should consume between 1600 and 1900 calories per day to lose same amount of weight.
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