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Please share an interesting fact about low carb diet.

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Saturated: Saturated fats actually help boost your metabolism when combined with a low carb diet.

Answered 4/11/2017

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If monitored and followed correctly, a low carb diet will make you lose weight. Add exercise too!

Answered 6/2/2013

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A: A low carb diet does not automatically make you lose weight.

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Low: Low carb diets are higher in non-starchy vegetables and therefore higher in fiber!

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If: If you don't eat enough carbs, your body will use stored energy (muscle or fat cells).

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Low: Low carb diets beat low fat diets for improving total cholesterol/hdl ratios for people who are "apples.".

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Even: Even on low carb diets, go with leaner meats when possible!

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Brian Hoffman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Carbs: Carbs are good, when kept in perspective. In the morning, and before workouts are best. Keep balance.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Low: Low carb diets still need fiber. 5 prunes are excellent and around 100 calories.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Low: Low carb/high fiber tortilla wraps have replaced my sandwich bread. I have breakfast burritos as well!

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. John Baker answered

Specializes in Neurology

Eat: Eat more protein and fiber! drink water everytime you feel hungry.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Limit: Limit soda pop with a low carb diet: 18-21% of us population's caloric intake comes from soda pop.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

There: There are good carbs & bad carbs. Avoid sugars & starches but don't avoid complex low-starch carbs!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

BF:: Breakfast: eas strawberry shake (17g protein), carbmaster yogurt (8 g protein), blueberries-smoothie!

Answered 3/11/2015

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It's: It's great, but a diet with complex carbs like breads and cereals is also good and can satisfy.

Answered 10/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Legumes: Legumes have high fiber & low glycemic index. Incorporate into a low carb diet! lentils, beans, etc!

Answered 6/7/2013

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That: Myth: it is good for everyone. Fact: people with kidney stones should, in general, avoid these diets.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

This: This diet tends to drive ↑↑es in functioning HDL particles & to lower LDL particle concentrations.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

A: A mediterranean diet is the best type of low carb diet [based on medical studies].

Answered 9/16/2017

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Low: Low carb diets don't have to have no carbs. Mediterranean diet is the best type of low carb diet.

Answered 5/21/2018

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Fathers: Fathers day: vegetable/cheese omelet; berries & honeydew! 5 cheeses. Champagne!

Answered 7/28/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

All: All tasty foods are rich in carbs !

Answered 7/11/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most: Most of the "yummy" foods are loaded with carbs !

Answered 7/10/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Carbs: Carbs are not essential to the human diet, because protein breaks down into glucose.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Be: Be careful about total calories. Losing weight means eating fewer calories than you burn, even fat.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Protein: Protein is a great substitute. Just remember to drink water.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

You: You can lose a lot of weight by eating protein (instead of carbs), and drinking a lot of water.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Eating: Eating fruits and vegetables can be part of a healthy low carb diet.

Answered 8/17/2013

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Protein: Protein intake is important on diets because your body breaks down both muscle and fat when dieting.

Answered 8/17/2013

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Long: Long term weight maintenance is possible with low carb diet.

Answered 3/2/2014

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Low: Low glycemic index carbs, lean meat or fish , vegetables, nuts and good oils like olive.

Answered 9/30/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If: If you exercise enough, you can eat a few more carbs without ruining your diet.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

2010: 2010 dietary guidelines for americans recommends that carbohydrates make up 45 to 65 percent of diet.

Answered 11/25/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight: Weight loss from low carb diet is comparable to other diets approx 9 lbs.

Answered 6/9/2016

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Severely: Severely restricting carbs is unhealthy. The fact is it can cause life threatening ketosis.

Answered 9/7/2013

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Low: Low carb lowers risk of diabetes, can improve cardiac health and can lower bad cholesterol.

Answered 4/12/2015

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Mission: Mission low carb tortillas are an excellent substitute, tastes great, and has high amounts of fiber.

Answered 4/12/2015

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Coconut: Coconut oil 1 tbsp with each meal gives steady energy.

Answered 11/16/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Hummus: Hummus on a carrot stick makes a great snack instead of potato chips.

Answered 5/13/2017

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Unlimited: Unlimited fruits and vegetables are a key to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.

Answered 3/17/2015

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Low: Low carb diets cause weight loss because you get sick of eating one thing so you decrease portions.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Be: Be sure not to totally eliminate carbs as your brain relies on carbs for fuel.

Answered 9/21/2013

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Eat your carbs only in the form of fruits and vegetables, and not as bread, pasta, cereal, rice, etc.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Eating high protein and high fat and very low carbs - stops craving for carbs. Feel energetic.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Ignore: There are no healthy substitutes. You either minimize carbs or you don't.

Answered 11/21/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: They are good but some carbs are needed to fuel your brain.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Go for whole grains and veggies with low glycemin index. Avoid white foods (bread, potato, etc).

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Most of us do best on a high-fiber, low calorie diet.

Answered 12/13/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Low carb diets are often high in fat. Consider speaking to a nutritionist.

Answered 12/18/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Complex carbohydrates break down more slowly and cause less of a rise in blood sugar and insulin.

Answered 12/31/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

All: All carbs are not the same. The carbs in a fibrous fruit are much harder for body to break down.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Ignore: Most people do best on a "mediteranian" high fiber- low calorie diet with regular exercise.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't loose track of your total calorie count if you are in weight loss mode...You can still gain.

Answered 1/15/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Fresh vegetables are the healthiest substitute when on a low cab diet.

Answered 1/26/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Low carb in which vegetables make up the bulk of the plate, can be a good way to start a diet.

Answered 1/26/2014

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Ignore: Eat plenty of dark greens, tomatoes, consistent exercise and nuts and seeds protein.

Answered 2/1/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: It's a common myth is that this diet is sustainable.

Answered 4/11/2014

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