Carbohydrates are often “blamed” for causing body fat. No wonder so many people want to get rid of carbonated beverages from the menu of daily meals. You are interested in trying low-carb diet? We recommend that you first understand the principle.
True or False?
1. Vegetables and fruit should be avoided in this diet, because both contain carbohydrate.
False. Vegetables and fruits do contain carbohydrates, but its kind of complex. That is, not fattening, because it has a low glycemic index. Journal of Nutrition survey results showed, dieters are actually eating vegetables and fruits more than twice as much. Both play an important role in the process of weight loss.
2. By following a low carbohydrate diets, heart conditions we would be far more healthy.
True. According to research American Journal of Epidemiology, risk of heart disease was reduced by 30 percent if you reduce the glycemic index of foods were (IG) is high, such as bread and white rice. Moreover, if we also change the source of fat and protein from red meat to vegetables.
3. The smell of the mouth often experienced by those who follow this diet.
True. When lack of carbohydrate, the body uses fat as an energy source. That is, the fat will burn more. “This process is called ketosis, which promote the formation of chemicals called ketones, which causes a bad odor in the mouth area,” said Kenneth Burrell, DDS, of the American Dental Association.
4. The loss of carbohydrate portion of the menu make faster weight loss.
True. Research from Duke University explains, reduces the portion of carbohydrates is effective for reducing weight. However, do not completely eliminate carbohydrate. “The body, especially the brain, still needs carbohydrates to function properly. All it takes for 40 percent of total daily calories,” says Michele Turcotte MS, RD / LDN from Perfect Plate, Inc., Nutrition consultant agency.
5. Low carbohydrate diets come make us vulnerable to bone loss.
Wrong. According to Dr John D. Carter, from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, dieters bone density is not reduced. On the contrary high protein foods can help to optimize the absorption of calcium by the bones. Add to consumption of calcium and vitamin D. Plus, regular exercise, like walking, jogging, or aerobics.
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