The Flipside of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Jul 16, 2008 No Comments »
Resorting to low-carb diet to put that flab away from you? It is high time for you to know the associated problems and then take a decision. It is a misconstrued fact that avoiding food groups that are rich in carbohydrates would result in a healthy weight loss. In fact a major part of the energy that is needed by us to carry out our everyday tasks comes bundled with carbohydrate food groups.
There are many long-term implications that are associated with low carbohydrate diets. Even the benefits seen as a result of low carb diet are only temporary. Though some of these implications may be alarming enough, starting all over again with a modified diet pattern, you can avoid drastic implications.
A diet high in protein and less in carbohydrates increases the chances of osteoporosis especially if you are a woman. Calcium is needed to neutralize the acids required to digest high amount of protein in the body and for this your body extracts the required calcium from your bones. This increases the chances of osteoporosis.
According to a finding by the American Institute for Cancer Research, the risk of acquiring different kind of cancers increases if you take a low-carb diet. Exclusion of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain from your daily diet can lead to carbohydrate deficiency.
Another international study that analyzed associated factors affecting breast cancer concluded that the chances are more in countries having higher fat consumption. A low carbohydrate diet actually tunes your body to take in high fats. It is better to go in for a high-fiber diet to minimize the risk of breast cancer. The high consumption of saturated fats can expose you to an even bigger risk that is of a heart disease or a stroke because of higher LDL cholesterol.
Please be aware that your body metabolism is the only factor that can determine how you need to slim yourself down or lose weight. Merely deciding on giving up carbohydrate food is not going to do good to you, considering the nutrients these carbohydrate rich food provide to your body.
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