Low-Carb Weight Loss Diet
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
updated on 11/19/2007 at 03:05PM
Low-Carb and Weight Loss
Low-carb and weight loss diets traditionally involve eliminating certain “forbidden” foods from the diet. They are all based on the premise that consuming too many carbohydrates causes the body to over-produce insulin, which triggers feelings of hunger and leads people to overeat. Low-carb diets restrict foods such as bread, pasta, sugar, and other refined foods.Initially, low-carb and weight loss diet products were quite limited, consisting of eggs and bacon for breakfast, a salad for lunch and steak for dinner. Today, however, there are literally thousands of low-carb and weight loss diet products available. Food manufacturers have found that by replacing sugar and other high carbohydrate ingredients, they can make almost any product into a “low-carb” item. And it’s no wonder that some of the biggest low-carb sellers are products, such as low-carb chips, breads, and pastas that have managed to take the carbs out of carbs.
Many Americans have touted the weight loss they have achieved as a result of low-carb diets such as The Carobhydrate Addicts Diet and the Atkins Diet. These diets call for a fairly drastic change to the average American’s diet. For example, foods such as sweets, fast food meals, and soft drinks are almost completely restricted. In this sense, following a low-carb diet can help one see significant weight loss results.
Low-Carb Caution
While there are a lot of low-carb and weight loss products currently available, it’s best to use caution if you’re really trying to stick to a low-carb diet. Some food labels are misleading and many consumers are easily overwhelmed by the selection of foods that are “carb-free,” or “low-carb.” In addition, even though many foods claim to have reduced carbs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is quick to point out that they have not yet defined any terms to describe the amount of carbohydrates in a food.Low-Carb for Good?
Even as the low-carb craze continues to grow, many skeptics have labeled low-carb diets as a passing fad. In the 1980s, consumers sought out low calorie foods to help them lose weight. In the 1990s, the focus was on foods that were low fat. And now, low-carb is just the latest trend to follow. There are many people who have become dedicated to low-carb dieting. For these folks, the low-carb diet lifestyle isn’t one they’re likely to give up soon.The Low Down on Low-Carb
So are low-carb diets really able to help you lose weight? Of course, it depends upon the diet you choose and your determination in sticking with it. Most low-carb diets suggest that you limit foods that are high in sugar as well as carbs, such as cakes, soft drinks, and other sweets. In this sense, low-carb and weight loss diets offer practical advice for weight loss. But these diets can also be quite restrictive, and therefore difficult to maintain. Before you embark on a low-carb and weight loss diet, ask yourself if you will really be able to give up foods like bread and pasta.Whether or not you choose to try a low-carb weight loss diet, you may want to consider supporting your weight loss efforts with a supplement such as Slimirex™. Slimirex™ is a powerful weight loss supplement that helps your curb your appetite, burn fat, build lean muscle mass, stimulate your metabolism, and lose weight quickly and easily. So go ahead, have your cake and eat it too, with Slimirex™.
