Is no carb/low carb a good idea?
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Kat1e
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Low carb works (studies all positive) but some people dont like the lifestyle - so most important that you feel good on it (once you are over initial carb withdrawal). Then it can become a maintenance way of eating too. I dont recommend you mix low carb with low fat or low calorie as that stops it working as effectively.
Watch the fruit as can give you insulin spikes which stop diet being effective too. There are lots of non-sugary fruits (as in part of the plant) - cucumber, courgette, aubergine - but our modern society only calls the sweet ones fruit
. If you "must" have fruit, stick to berries which are typically lower carb and watch quantities. Also suggest you always eat with fa to balance insulint.
You are welcome to stay on atkins board if low carbing as other board can be a bit slow - just let us know what your programme is.
Good luck!
Watch the fruit as can give you insulin spikes which stop diet being effective too. There are lots of non-sugary fruits (as in part of the plant) - cucumber, courgette, aubergine - but our modern society only calls the sweet ones fruit
. If you "must" have fruit, stick to berries which are typically lower carb and watch quantities. Also suggest you always eat with fa to balance insulint. You are welcome to stay on atkins board if low carbing as other board can be a bit slow - just let us know what your programme is.
Good luck!
I dont have a programme, i will calorie count and cut down and restrict carbs. I know to consume healthy fats as apparently lack of fat in a low carb diet stops vitamins and minerals from being absorbed properly and it also keeps you feeling! Thats okay, i dont really like a lot of fruit, but i love vegetables! I can eat them as a snack os it true that some vegetables (apart from the obvious such as potatoes) contain carbs? Thank you for the advice! X
os it true that some vegetables (apart from the obvious such as potatoes) contain carbs? Thank you for the advice! X
Kat1e
This is for life
All veggies contain some carbs - just a question on how much. See the stickies for recommended shopping list or just google for nutrition
Or here is a list of low & high veg http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatveg.htm
Good luck
Or here is a list of low & high veg http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatveg.htm
Good luck
