Question 1

anyone know what is a low carbohydrate diet?

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See below: A carbohydrate is a molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen which are chained together. Another term is a saccharide, or more commonly, a sugar.  Complex molecule chains of saccharides are called complex carbohydrates or starches.
In common usage, a "carb" is used for a food which has a high content of carbohydrates.
A "low carb diet" would be a diet low in carbs and high in protein and fat.

Question 2

please suggest what foods can you eat on a low carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are complex carbohydrates that you can eat especially spinach, brocolli and asparagus loaded with proteins.

Question 3

does a low carbohydrate diet good for health?

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One of many: You need to figure out some way to eat properly and exercise for the rest of your life. Lose weight if overweight. There's no magic, just burn off more calories than you take in. Don't artificially  limit or increase any of the nutrients-- protein, carbohydrate or fat. Just eat a restricted total amount.

Question 4

need help with a low carbohydrate diet as a vegetarian?

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Eat beans: Most vegetarians are really carboterians so eat more plant based protein: beans, nuts/seeds, tofu/tempeh, legumes, avocados, quinoa.  Aim for 7-9 servings of veggies/fruits and use only whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice and steel cut oats.  You can use plant based protein powders such as pea powder, maca powder and or chia since they are gluten free as well.  There are vegan protein bars too.

Question 5

could a low carbohydrate diet or "atkins diet" work?

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Diet + exercise: No diet would work by itself. Exercise is of paramount importance if the reason for the diet is weight loss. Otherwise, each and every diet is addressing specific metabolic pathways that might be tailored to your specific metabolic profile.

Question 6

why is a low carbohydrate diet healthier than a low fat diet?

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It depends : I agree with dr lonsdale. For weight maintenance i suggest <100 grams/day fruits and veggies mostly and weight loss >40-50 grams/day.

Question 7

is a low carbohydrate diet more effective than a low fat diet?

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Definitely: Countless good studies show that low carb diets are much more effective (and healthy) for weight loss than low fat diets. 
Fats are essential for health. Carbohydrated are not essential for health.

Question 8

can you please explain why a low carbohydrate diet is better than a low fat diet?

Accepted Answer

Balanced is best: Carbohydrates are simple and complex, simple carbs are generally bad because they are calories rich without fiber or micro-nutrients, they cause a sudden rise in blood sugar, weight gain, increased cholesterol levels mainly triglycerides and increase inflammation.  This can lead overtime to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and stroke. Simple carbs are found in soft drinks, juices, table sugar +.

Question 9

can you please talk about which is generally healthier - a low gi diet or a low carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

Neither: A good diet is diet rich in vegetables and fruit and a balanced diet.

Question 10

can anybody please help me work out a low carbohydrate diet to help improve my health and help aid weight loss?

Accepted Answer

More than diet: Low carbohydrate diets are effective tools for weight loss but it needs to be combined with a lifestyle change if you want lasting results.  Look for a comprehensive program that helps you create new, healthy habits combined with coaching and support.

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