Question 1

examples of low carb diet please?

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Meat and fiber: A low carb diet basically focuses on meat (hopefully lean protein like chicken or pork) with high fiber, low starch vegetables like leafy greens.  Avoid grains and avoid root vegetables, as these are high in starch.  Of course, avoid sugary snacks, as well.

Question 2

what are the benefits of the low carb diet?

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Low Carb: In addition to the excellent info you already received, I would mention that low carb will put your body into ketosis.  Ketosis is a state where our body uses fat for fuel rather than sugar, thus it it fat-burning.  This can help reduce sugar craving and lower weight.  Do this under guidance from your doc.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what are helpful recommendations for going on a low carb diet?

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See details: No bread, pasta, sweets, desserts, sodas of any kind, junk food, etc. No snacking between meals. Control portion size.

Question 4

is a low carb diet healthy ?

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Within limits: You only have carbohydrate, protein and fat to deal with. It's not like baskin robbins where you have 32 flavors to choose from. Eat a balanced diet and exercise. Don't overly restrict any of the three, because excessive amounts of any of the others can lead to problems.

Question 5

can a low carb diet help lose wright?

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Yes but: Rest of diet, protein and fat must be balanced properly. Also types of carbs used very important too. Best to consult a dietician.

Question 6

should i do a low carb diet to lose weight?

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Curbing Carbs: The decision to do an "only" type meal plan to lose weight is a personal one, but remember any specialized program is temporary.  You can't follow a low carb diet forever, so balancing carbs in your diet is more important.  Complex carbs from fruits and veggies are the best source.  When you restrict carbs you become ketotic since you burn protein and fats for fuel.  Side effects can may occur.

Question 7

can you lose weight on a very low carb diet?

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Low carb diet: Yes, you can loose weight on a low carb diet.  We all need carbs so do not eliminate them completely.  Your body will go into ketosis and burn fat for fuel rather than sugar so good fat in your diet is good, e.g., coconut oil and olive oil.  Please check w/your doc first, especially if you are diabetic.  Peace and good health. Cravings will stop w/in a week for the most part.

Question 8

what are the side-effects of the low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Any time you are concerned about a Low Carb Diet, please have your doctor refer you to a Dietitian!

Question 9

why does a very low carb diet not lower my a1c?

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Consider this: Gross as it sounds, if you drank 10, 000 calories of wesson oil, your carbs would be zero and your blood sugar would very high. Low glycemic load foods will not appreciably raise your hba1c if you have adequate Insulin or hypoglycmic agents on board, so carbs themselves are not the enemy.  How much you eat, how well balanced it is, and what meds you take matter.

Question 10

is candarell sweetener useful in a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Aspartame is ok: If one needs to be on a low-carb diet, also loves sweets, plus and doesn't fear artificial sweeteners, then canderel is fine to use. Canderel contains aspartame, so is like equal or nutrasweet.  Aspartame is very common in diet sodas and other artificially sweetened foods. Aspartame had been around for many years, before splenda arrived (splenda is a different artificial sweetener).

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