Question 1

any benefits to a high protein / no carb diet? any risks?

Accepted Answer

see details: The only risk is if you have significant impairment of kidney function. The benefits are less calories and better nutrition. Everyone, however, needs at least a little carbohydrate in their diets.

Question 2

is no carb all protein diet beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Not that way: Your diet have to be balanced and you do need some carbs as well as fats in your diet
for adults
if you are consuming 2000 cals per day 
fat 25%
carbs 45%
protein 30%
that is if you are ideal weight.

Question 3

can i eat carbs with protein if i want to slim? thanks

Accepted Answer

Depends on body type: Apples-low carb. Pears-high protein-low fat.

Question 4

please suggest what foods are high in protein and carbs?

Accepted Answer

Several.: Nuts, beans, and milk!

Question 5

what is the difference between fats, carbs, and protein?

Accepted Answer

Diet categories: Foods we eat are divided in to groupings based on their composition and functions they fufill for our bodies needs. Carbohydrates are sugars and starches and provide energy for the body in the form of glucose. Proteins also supply energy but are really necessary for tissue repair and growth and immune system and hormonal function.Fats provide fatty acids needed for cell and nerve growth.

Question 6

what would be the most common low protein and low carb foods?

Accepted Answer

Most vegetables!: They are not macronutrient dense! broccoli, cauliflower, greens, brussle sprouts, cabbage, lettuce.  Does not apply to onions, nuts, fruits, carrots.

Question 7

what is the ratio of fats carbs and proteins am i supposed to eat?

Accepted Answer

Diet and Science: The new endorsed scientific answer to this common question is that 60% of your calories should come from protein sources, 25% from carbohydrate sources and 15% from fats. The government now has also published this as a diamond shaped chart with the majority of calories noted to be from proteins.

Question 8

what's a way to determine how much protein, fat or carbs my food has?

Accepted Answer

Food labels and FDA: Packaged foods have information you are seeking. For other foods and for general education about nutrition, please consult this site.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 9

what is the proper ratio of carb protein and fats to eat for a runner?

Accepted Answer

Runners diet: Runners need to flip the food pyramid and make fruits and vegetables the base. This provides fiber rich carbs for energy, but fewer calories than breads and cereals.. 50% carbs  25% protein and 25% fat is a good runners diet breakdown.

Question 10

when you're trying to lose weight is it better to count the fat, carb and protein?

Accepted Answer

Count calories: It dos not matter what the content of the food is. Weight loss depends on cutting calories. If you eat less calories than you use a day, you will lose weight (no matter what those calories are made of.  A lower fat, lower protein diet means you will be able to eat more for less calories, since both proteins &amp; fats are more calorically dense. The Mediterranean-type diet or Dean Ornish's are good

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