Because of their higher protein and fat content and lower fiber and carbohydrate content, concerns have been raised about the potential health consequences of low-carbohydrate diets. Published long-term data are lacking. Short-term studies comparing traditional low-fat diets with low-carbohydrate diets found lower triglyceride levels, higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, similar low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and lower A1C levels in persons on low-carbohydrate diets. These diets induce greater weight loss at three and six months than traditional low-fat diets; however, by one year there is no significant difference in maintained weight loss. Weight loss is directly related to calorie content and the ability to maintain caloric restriction; the proportions of nutrients in the diet are irrelevant. Low-carbohydrate diets had lower dropout rates than low-fat diets in several studies, possibly because of the high protein content and low glycemic index, which can be appetite suppressing. Data indicate that low-carbohydrate diets are a safe, reasonable alternative to low-fat diets for weight loss.
2007-10-05 00:04:51
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answered by Veronica 4
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answered by Laverne 3
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Body has to do very little work to use carbohydrates as fuel, but has to do more work to convert fats and proteins into glucose. So, if we reduce the supply of carbohydrates, body does more work and thus fats and proteins are converted to sugar leading to weight loss.
But over a long period a low calorie diet and a low carb diet lead to the same weight loss. Only in the short term, the low carb diet scores over low calorie diet.
2007-10-04 23:53:42
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answered by Swamy 7
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The carbohydrate is body's preferred fuel, if the body has carbohydrate available it will never use the stored fat for energy. The liver and the muscles store converted carbohydrate in a form of glycogen to have available as needed, the amount is about 20 minutes worth of vigorous exercise, after this glycogen is used up the body starts to use fat for energy.
2007-10-04 23:48:59
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answered by cimra 7
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a competent stability weight-alleviation plan and workout is the biggest. weight-alleviation plan on my own won't do it for you. bypass out and take a 5 minute walk every day. in case you do not lose the burden a minimum of you will sense greater useful. in case you belong to a close-by fitness center. attempt taking some SPIN or kickboxing instructions. They burn particularly some energy. additionally do some weights to stability the cardio workout habitual. in case you do not belong to a fitness center attempt driving a motorbike exterior. Cheers!
2016-10-21 02:49:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Eat a diet filled with all natural healthy whole foods
2016-03-15 10:29:40
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answered by ? 3
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because carbohydrate is a big part in getting ur body built i think
2007-10-04 23:44:08
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answered by miliy 5
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avocados can be your secret weight loss partners theyre high in fiber and healthy fats giving you a meaty tasting meat alternative
2016-04-10 04:35:51
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answered by ? 3
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having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism
2016-03-18 22:41:25
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answered by ? 3
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carbs are like suger, eating something like a potato will make your insulin level spike just like eating a candy bar
i cut carbs drastically, as well as suger in general and have lost 108 pounds over the last year
2007-10-04 23:49:20
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answered by swenjj 4
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