Low-Carb High Protein Diets

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This type of diet became very popular as of recently due to the

promotion of the ever-popular Atkins Diet Craze. This diet is

very popular because there is no calorie counting involved, and

many foods that many people love to eat are allowed on the diet.

Further, the Atkins diet is a high-protein diet, which means

that weight lost during this diet will not result in lost

muscle mass, since protein is the main nutrient needed for

maintaining healthy muscle tone. This diet basically eliminates

carbohydrates, which are simple sugars or foods that break down

into simple sugars. These serve as empty calories in your diet,

providing no nutrients yet many calories.

While we wonÕt cover the Atkins diet here, we can give you

basics of the high-protein, low-carb diet. First let us

identify carbohydrates. Sugar, including powdered sugar,

granulated white sugar, brown sugar, or any type of sugar you

can think of, is the main carbohydrate that you would need to

eliminate. All types of pastas count as carbohydrates, meaning

all noodle and spaghetti products must be eliminated. Starches

of any type, such as white rice, potatoes and potato chips,

need to be eliminated. Cereals are mostly carbohydrates and

should be avoided entirely during the diet phase. Because of

the low-carb craze, there are many low-carb options of sodas,

milk, ice cream, bread, beer, and wine available in the average

supermarket. If you do consume these, be sure to do so only

occasionally and in moderation, even if it is a low-carb type.

Otherwise, the aforementioned foods should be eliminated

entirely when not of the low-carb type. Beware of foods that

contain hidden sugars, like bacon, barbeque sauce, ketchup,

salad dressing, cough syrup, and fruit juice. As strange as it

may seem, fruits and fruit juices should be eliminated while in

the weight loss phase of this diet, as they are nearly pure

carbohydrates. Anything made with flour needs to be eliminated

during the weight loss phase, since as mentioned earlier they

are high in carbohydrates.

Now what can you eat? Well, the good news is that you can eat

all meats, fish, poultry and seafood, except prepared meats

like bacon and honey baked ham, which are high in sugar. Skip

the bread and have meat and salad, or meat in your salad. Eggs

are very low-carb friendly, but be sure to skip the mayonnaise

or salad dressing unless it is low-carb type mayonnaise or

dressing. Any type of vegetable is fine, but be sure to realize

that when making that salad that tomatoes are actually a fruit,

and you want to limit your consumption of them at least during

the weight loss phase. Choose brown rice as your starch

replacement, as it is low in carbohydrates comparatively to

potatoes, bread or white rice. Cheese is good in limited

amounts, as this is a high-protein, low-carb food. Butter and

cream can be used, but should be consumed in limited amounts.

One complex carbohydrate that is good is fiber, as it does not

break down into simple sugar, and helps the body with

elimination. Further, fiber fills you up quickly without adding

significant calories, so hunger pangs are fought off

successfully.

Finally, make sure you are drinking at least eight 8-ounce

glasses of water a day minimum in addition to any other liquid

you may consume. Dehydration often masquerades as hunger and

causes overeating. Of course, again exercise is a necessary and

vital part of your diet plan, which we will cover in the next

section on exercise.

Once you lose the weight that you set out to lose, the weight

loss phase of your diet is over. Of course keep in mind that

you are making lifestyle changes, not going on fad or binge

diets. This means that you will not go back to your old eating

habits. Instead you will introduce certain foods back into your

diet in moderation. For example, you may add a couple of strips

of bacon once a week to your meal plan. You can enjoy small

portions of deserts of any kind, simply in moderation. It is

best to avoid soft drinks all together, or opt for the low-carb

type permanently. If you do introduce any other

carbohydrate-laden foods, be sure to do so only at one meal,

and in small portions. Reducing carbohydrates will become a

lifestyle to you when following this plan, one is very likely

to boost your overall energy level and help you keep the weight

off.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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