Question 1

can the low carb diet work?

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Sure, but...: Those no carb diets all work by the same mechanism every diet on earth works by: less calories in. The key is that if you eat enough calories to gain weight but do it from fats and protein alone, it'll make you sick, so most people end up eating substantially less. Try it and see (myfitnesspal is a great app for this). Every 3500 cal missed (or so), another pound will fall off.

Question 2

what approaches work best to go on a low-carb diet?

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By starting one: The best way is to start such a diet in the first place. No bread, pasta, desserts, sodas of any kind, junk food, fast food and snacking. Control portion size.

Question 3

which specific foods should i avoid on a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Avoid simple sugar: Avoid simple sugars and processed foods.  Eat healthy carbs with other nutrients or high in fiber like whole grains, oatmeal, greek yogurt etc.

Question 4

please suggest what foods could i eat on a low carb diet?

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Avoid simple sugars: Avoid soft drinks, table sugar, bread, pasta, starches, ice cream, anything with high fructose corn syrup. Eat vegetables, salads, beans, whole fruits with low sugar contents, chicken, fish and lean meat. Get in the habit to look at the label and see how much carbohydrates is in ( high fructose corn is in ketchup, salad dressings, bread, coated french fries...).

Question 5

can it be no problem to have weetabix on a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You won't die! it's totally okay. It isn't low carb but why do you want to be on a low carb diet anyway? (to lose weight? Weetabix is 117 calories for 2 biscuits, 3.9 g of protein, 0 g of cholesterol, saturated fat, or transfat and is considered an "a" food. There are 23 g of carbs - i think that's fine!

Question 6

what exactly does it really mean to go on a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

That you eat less: Those no carb diets all work by the same mechanism every diet on earth works by: less calories in. The key is that if you eat enough calories to gain weight but do it from fats and protein alone, it;ll make you sick, so most people end up eating substantially less. Try it and see (myfitnesspal is a great app for this). Every 3500 cal missed (or so), another pound will fall off.

Question 7

please, can you describe the primary aspects of a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Balanced diet: For weight control and health, cut out sweets + sugary beverages, and limit starches. Starches are white foods (white rice, bread, pasta, potatoes) that are very caloric without much nutritional value, + too  easy to overeat. 

Healthier carbs are vegetables, fruits + whole grains + most doctors recommend you make those the center of ur diet along with lowfat dairy, nuts, fish, and some lean meat.

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

how can you resist eating pasta on low-carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Will-power: You don't have to totally eliminate carbs from your diet, in fact, it's impossible and unhealthy. Make sure to check on which pastas have a low glycemic index. Check w/ your registered dietitian.

Question 10

if i'm on a low carb diet, is the carbs from fruits and veggies okay to have?

Accepted Answer

Veggies yes fruit no: If your are trying to lose body fat , fruit can derail you. Todays fruit are bred to be large, sweet and low in fiber.  Stick to berries, and only in summer, when they are in season.

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