http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb.html Low carb dieting and snacking is not for everyone. For you, is it a good idea? Below we explain the good and bad about low carb dieting. en-us Wed, 03 May 2006 07:36:23 EDT Wed, 03 May 2006 07:36:23 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Low carb diets have been getting a lot of press lately. Not all of it positive, either. Just a few years ago, low carb diets were all the rage. People were losing weight fast by eating bacon and eggs and steaks. Sound too good to be true? Well, the latest press seems to think so. Read on to learn more. The good and the bad points of low carb dieting The general appeal of a low carb diet is that you can seemingly lose a lot of weight fairly quickly. Not only that, but you can do it eating as much meat and protein as you want. That in itself helps people stick with it. But eventually, you miss the potatoes that accompany "meat & potato" meals. And most fruits, vegetables and grains are forbidden; therefore, you aren't getting any fiber, and lack of fiber leads to constipation. In addition, carbs cause your brain to produce the hormone serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that aids in mood. When you reduce your carb intake as dramatically as some Low carb diet plans would have you do, you aren't getting enough serotonin, which puts you in a bad mood. Thus, going entirely low carb may not be without risk. When you're on a low carb diet, the reason it works so well is because instead of burning carbohydrates for fuel, your body is burning fat and protein. This releases ketones in your system which are expelled through urine -- a state known as ketosis. (A side effect of ketosis is bad breath, so if you are in ketosis and wonder why you suddenly have bad breath all the time, now you know!) The long term low carb impact Long term effects of a low carb diet have not yet been determined, but doctors think it may cause kidney damage and possibly heart disease due to the high amount of fat you're allowed to ingest. (Generally, the lower the amount of fat in a product, the more carbs it has, so people on low carb diets opt for the full fat version of the food in question.) Another problem with low carb dieting is that just like on any diet, in order for it to be effective, you have to continue it for the rest of your life. If you stop, you will likely gain all the weight back--possibly more. In addition, it's not realistic to cut out fruit and vegetables from your diet for the rest of your life. It is true that after the two-week induction period, complex carbohydrates are added back in to your diet, so you do get some fruits and vegetables back. But your best bet is probably just making healthy food choices. Wed, 03 May 2006 07:36:23 EDT http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb-desserts.html Low carb desserts will make one's life much easier. Start eating low carb desserts and start enjoying your life! en-us Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:24:10 EST Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:24:10 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb-diet.html A low carb diet is the key to weight loss for a lot of people. However, a low carb diet also carries risks. en-us Wed, 03 May 2006 07:36:11 EDT Wed, 03 May 2006 07:36:11 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb-foods.html Low carb foods that are healthy for you and taste good. Just because low carb foods are supposed to be healthy, it doesn't mean it can't taste great. en-us Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:28:02 EDT Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:28:02 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb-food.html Is low carb foodreally low carb? Sometimes, but more often than not, it ends up having the same calorie count as regular versions of the same food. Read the labels on low carb food carefully before you buy it. en-us Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:57:00 EST Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:57:00 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.carveoutcarbs.com/low-carb-recipes.html Low carb recipes can be delicious and nutritious. Get some low carb recipes here. en-us Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:28:02 EDT Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:28:02 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0