Low Carb Diet Plans

Low carb diet plans have certainly stolen the limelight from high carb/low fat diets of a few years ago. It seems that everywhere you look, there is news about low carb foods and weight loss programs that incorporate the low carbs lifestyle. It can be somewhat confusing trying to make an educated decision about the type of foods you should be eating to lose weight.

While low carb diet plans certainly can help you lose weight, they do not come without their own set of concerns. Many professionals in the medical community fear that certain health problems can be triggered when people only consume high protein/high fat diets for a sustained period of time. Such problems include an increased risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and cholesterol problems. Furthermore, people who omit complex carbohydrates from their diet are often lacking in certain vitamins and minerals which are necessary for energy and survival.

The Low-Down on Low Carb Diet Plans

Are there real weight loss benefits to low carb diet plans? Well, initially upon embarking on such a plan, many people do lose weight, and they lose it rapidly. The problem is that much of this weight loss comes from water and muscle loss, not fat. Over time, it can become harder to drop the pounds with this type of diet plan, which many people find discouraging.

Many medical doctors and nutritionists believe that the key to long-term weight loss is a lifestyle change that incorporates a balanced food plan with regular exercise. This means that you should get the bulk of your calories from lean meats and fish, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, with a limited consumption of fat. There really is no such thing as a "bad" food, but there are foods that contribute lots of calories that do not offer much nutritional value. These foods, such as potato chips and cookies, should be a limited part of your diet, but not omitted altogether. Deprivation rarely works. Remember to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and try to exercise at least 3-5 days per week.

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