LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET

Low carbohydrate diet is a kind of diet that control carb. The most famous of which is the Atkins diet. Other programs which do not claim to be low carb, such as the Nutrisystem weight loss program may find themselves dumped into the low carb category because their eating plans either control carb intake or concentrate on "good" carbs...that is, carbohydrates that in essence not only fuel the body, thus providing energy, but which also are less likely to wind up as fat deposits in the body.

WHAT IS A LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET?

Low carbohydrate diet is a kind of diet that control carb. The most famous of which is the Atkins diet. Other programs which do not claim to be low carb, such as the Nutrisystem weight loss program may find themselves dumped into the low carb category because their eating plans either control carb intake or concentrate on "good" carbs...that is, carbohydrates that in essence not only fuel the body, thus providing energy, but which also are less likely to wind up as fat deposits in the body.

Low carbohydrate diets generally recommend a higher consumption of protein and fat, with decreases in consumption of carbohydrates. Again, as a rule, these eating plans are going to recommend as much as 70% of daily calorie intake coming from fat, with only 5% to 10% coming from carbohydrates. Additionally, most will recommend eating until you are full, as long as you avoid the high carb foods. Carbohydrates provide the energy needed to make it through the day. Carbohydrates are also necessary for the proper function of some organs. However, there are good carbs and bad carbs.

THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

It has long been understood that the basic equation of weight loss and weight gain is: take in more calories than you burn, you gain fat...burn more calories than you take in, you lose fat. Each individual is different, but there are some basic tips which will allow anyone to move towards better weight management.

If you have a "weight problem" it is almost certain that you need to increase your activity level. It should not be necessary to become a championship athlete, but increasing activity is almost certainly a step. Then you almost certainly have an eating problem also. The goal, however, is NOT to quit eating or to cut huge chunks of food out of your diet. Rather, you should concentrate on getting a balance in your life, and cut out such empty high carbohydrate foods as sugar, refined flour breads, potato chips and the like. Snacking on "good" carbs can provide energy to get through the day while curbing the body's desire for more carbs. Eating MORE meals per day, as many as six, but stretching them over the entire day often helps. Heavy meals should be earlier in the day, with breakfast being of great importance.

For good health, eat a balanced diet (supplemented with a multivitamin and mineral supplement if you have any doubt), increase your daily activity, get the rest you need (which really should include at least eight hours of sleep to avoid the effects of cortisol), and try to enjoy life more.