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Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates (e.g. bread, pasta) are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats (e.g., meat, soy products) and often other foods low in carbohydrates (e.g., green leafy vegetables). The American Academy of Family Physicians defines low-carbohydrate diets as Low-carbohydrate diets restrict carbohydrate intake by reducing the consumption of carbohydrates to 20 to 60 g per day (typically less than 20 percent of the daily caloric intake). The consumption of protein and fat is increased to compensate for part of the calories that formerly came from carbohydrates.[1] This definition is typical of most sources although no universally recognized definition has been established. Such diets are generally ketogenic (i.e. they restrict carbohydrate intake sufficiently to cause ketosis) for example, the induction phase of the Atkins diet.[2][3][4] Some sources, though, consider less restrictive variants to be low-carbohydrate as well.[5] No-carbohydrate diets are an extreme form of low-carbohydrate diets. Apart from obesity, low-carbohydrate diets are often discussed as treatments for some other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (see ketosis) and polycystic ovarian syndrome, but most notably diabetes[6][7][8] and epilepsy.[9][10][11]
1. The New You-Overweight and obesity are both labels for amount of...
by Sheldon Feaster
Nov 24, 2008
Overweight and obesity are both labels for amount of weight, greater than what is generally considered healthy for an individual. Excess body weight is implicated as a risk factor for many disorders including heart disease, cancer, female infertility, diabetes, prostate enlargement, uterine fibroids, gallstone and gestational diabetes etc. The location of fat deposits in the body leads to differen ...more...
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2. The Importance of Atkins Diet for Your Weight Loss Program
by Anne-Marie RONSEN
Apr 07, 2008
There are many suggestions for Atkins diet meals in the Atkins books, and there are plenty of resources online for Atkins and low-carb recipes. Since excess weight puts you at risk for many health problems, you may need to set some weight loss plans to help avoid those risks and prevent disease. Low-carbohydrate dieting has been scientifically proven to improve insulin sensitivity, decreas ...more...
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3. Why Your Resolution To Diet Won't Work
by Bill Mann
Feb 12, 2009
Can you diet your way to fitness? Last year, a study titled, "Weight Loss With a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet," printed in the New England Journal of Medicine gave the results of a study on the effectiveness of three types of diet over a two-year period for overweight people. It showed somewhat better results for low-carbohydrate diets, without the health risks that opponents o ...more...
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4. Low-fat Or Low-carb Diet? Which Is Better?
by Ng Peng Hock
Oct 23, 2006
Older women who ate less fat and more carbohydrates lost about 0.9 kg over 7 years, a large study showed. Although this result was considered by some obesity experts as disappointing, the lead author of the research team said it will help people to understand that the weight gain seen in United States is not necessarily caused by the low-fat diets.
Appearing in the Journal of the American ...more...
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5. Go On And Say The Word - Who? Who? Hoodia...
by Steve Ingram
Mar 09, 2006
What is it?
No, It's not a new song by Phil Collins but the latest and supposed greatest of the weight loss wonder drugs. Not a drug really but a plant extract made from the Hoodia "Cactus" well it looks like a cactus, but it's actually a succulent from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. It seems Bushmen from the area have been using Hoodia for centuries chewing on this "cactus ...more...
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6. Go On And Say The Word - Who? Who? Hoodia...
by Steve Ingram
Mar 10, 2006
What is it?
No, It's not a new song by Phil Collins but the latest and supposed greatest of the weight loss wonder drugs. Not a drug really but a plant extract made from the Hoodia "Cactus" well it looks like a cactus, but it's actually a succulent from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. It seems Bushmen from the area have been using Hoodia for centuries chewing on this "cactus ...more...
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7. Hors d'Oeuvres for a Crowd
by Jeffery Anderson
Oct 23, 2006
Smoked Trout Salad in Cherry Tomato Cups Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rich, smoky trout in little tomato “cups” makes a festive, easy-to-eat combination. You can use both red and yellow cherry tomatoes, if desired.
¼ pound smoked trout (remove skin if necessary) 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Freshly ground black ...more...
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8. No No to Low Carb Diets
by Louis Cruz
Feb 18, 2009
No No to Low Carb Diets By Luigi Cruzano I am going to show you the reader why you should say "No No to Low Carb Diets". Many people think that low carb diets are healthy, but better think again and weigh the reasons in this article before starting a Low Carb Diet. That carbs are fattening and that they must be eliminated from the diet is one of the big misconceptions around. more...
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9. Low-Carb Diet, Should I or Shouldn't I?
by james ellison
Sep 11, 2005
It's no wonder that confusion reigns when it comes to the worth and reliability of low-carb diets after all the conflicting studies and confusing interpretation of the information. It seems like debates are popping up everywhere!
No matter if it's Atkins, South Beach or some other low-carb plan, there are approximately 30 million Americans are on a low-carb diet.
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10. Does the Low-Carbohydrate Diet Work?
by Bob Janeway
Jan 30, 2007
With slim people filling the catwalks and the red carpet premieres in boob tubes and magazine features, it is hard not to feel the urge to also lose those pounds and be able to wear the same dress or outfit as your favorite celebrities. These kinds of media coverages are perhaps the instigators for young America to shape up and slim down.
Because of the recent emphasis on slimness and thi ...more...
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11. Low-carbohydrate Diets - How They Work
by Mark Green
Dec 19, 2008
For people who are looking to lose weight and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle, there are many diets available. One option, which is very good for many people, is a low-carbohydrate diet. As the name suggests, this type of diet aims to reduce the amount of carbohydrates that are consumed by the dieter.
There are good and bad examples with any food. The same is true with bad and good carbohydr ...more...
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12. What do You Expect From The Atkins Diet plan?
by John Baril
Jan 22, 2010
Over the past decade the health phenomenon of the Atkins diet has hit the diet world with unimaginable force. The Atkins diet is predicated on a book by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. It is primarily based on the concept that our weight gain is caused by the carbohydrates we tend to consume and not the fat. People usually experience quick weight loss with this plan. You should consult your doctor befor ...more...
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