A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about eating a low carb diet.

16 doctors weighed in across 18 answers
Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: You will eventually feel so good mentally ; physically that it will be easy. Withdraw first.

Answered 6/2/2017

4.3k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Initially it may be difficult, but if you increase green vegetables and more protein, it's easy to do.

Answered 4/22/2014

4.3k views

Thank
Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Eating less carbs or good carbs(slowly digested) along with healthy diet gives us more energy/spark.

Answered 11/27/2017

4.2k views

Thank
Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Once you are into eating low carbs, you stop craving carbs.

Answered 11/27/2017

4.2k views

Thank
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low: Low carb diets can help manage seizure disorders.

Answered 6/2/2014

4k views

Thank
Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Read food labels: 15 grams of carb is one carb serving; your doc can tell you the # of daily carbs.

Answered 7/21/2014

4k views

Thank
Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Eating a traditional low fat diet caused metabolic rates to drop > 300 calories more than low-carb.

Answered 6/2/2014

4k views

Thank

For: For a healthy diet, reduce simple carbs ( sugars) not complex carbs( whole grains).

Answered 6/3/2014

4k views

Thank
Dr. Jita De answered

Specializes in Pathology

Ignore: Whole grain pasta is healthy and low on carbs.

Answered 6/8/2014

4k views

Thank
Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: The more carbs u eat the more Insulin your body uses up.

Answered 6/25/2014

4k views

Thank
Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Low carb does not have to be high fat! Watch your calories too!

Answered 7/1/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Eating: Eating quinoa is a better substitute for white rice and eating a potato on a low-carb diet.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Quinoa: Quinoa is considered a grass, not a grain per se.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Reducing: Reducing the portion of fresh fruit per day to 1/4 cup from 1/2 cup can help in losing weight quickly.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not: Not all carbs are alike, choose the ones with the most nutritious value.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Remember: Remember that certain toppings on hot beverages, like lattes with whip cream are loaded with calories.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Cook: Cook with good fats like coconut oil when you're making low carb diet recipes.

Answered 7/27/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Ignore: Be sure that you include lots of veggies in a low carb meal plan! You need the fiber and vitamins!

Answered 7/28/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions