Saturated: Saturated fats actually help boost your metabolism when combined with a low carb diet.
Answered 4/11/2017
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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.
Answered 2/21/2014
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Low: Low carb diets are higher in non-starchy vegetables and therefore higher in fiber!
Answered 3/23/2014
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If: If you don't eat enough carbs, your body will use stored energy (muscle or fat cells).
Answered 2/2/2014
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Low: Low carb diets beat low fat diets for improving total cholesterol/hdl ratios for people who are "apples.".
Answered 9/29/2016
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Even: Even on low carb diets, go with leaner meats when possible!
Answered 9/13/2013
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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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Low: Low carb diets still need fiber. 5 prunes are excellent and around 100 calories.
Answered 9/29/2016
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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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Eat: Eat more protein and fiber! drink water everytime you feel hungry.
Answered 5/22/2014
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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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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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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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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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This: This diet tends to drive ↑↑es in functioning HDL particles & to lower LDL particle concentrations.
Answered 6/10/2014
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A: A mediterranean diet is the best type of low carb diet [based on medical studies].
Answered 9/16/2017
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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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Fathers: Fathers day: vegetable/cheese omelet; berries & honeydew! 5 cheeses. Champagne!
Answered 7/28/2013
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All: All tasty foods are rich in carbs !
Answered 7/11/2013
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Most: Most of the "yummy" foods are loaded with carbs !
Answered 7/10/2013
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Carbs: Carbs are not essential to the human diet, because protein breaks down into glucose.
Answered 7/3/2013
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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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Protein: Protein is a great substitute. Just remember to drink water.
Answered 4/23/2014
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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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If: If you exercise enough, you can eat a few more carbs without ruining your diet.
Answered 8/3/2014
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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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Weight: Weight loss from low carb diet is comparable to other diets approx 9 lbs.
Answered 6/9/2016
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Severely: Severely restricting carbs is unhealthy. The fact is it can cause life threatening ketosis.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Low: Low carb lowers risk of diabetes, can improve cardiac health and can lower bad cholesterol.
Answered 4/12/2015
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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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Coconut: Coconut oil 1 tbsp with each meal gives steady energy.
Answered 11/16/2013
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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.
Answered 6/24/2018
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Be: Be sure not to totally eliminate carbs as your brain relies on carbs for fuel.
Answered 9/21/2013
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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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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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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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Ignore: Low carb diets are often high in fat. Consider speaking to a nutritionist.
Answered 12/18/2013
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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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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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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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Ignore: Fresh vegetables are the healthiest substitute when on a low cab diet.
Answered 1/26/2014
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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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Ignore: It's a common myth is that this diet is sustainable.
Answered 4/11/2014
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