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Low-carb diet

 

prochef - home chef prochef

 about 18 years ago

A low-carb diet is ideal for an average person - one who has a day job that requires little or no exercise, exercises less than 2 hours a week, or is inactive, such as an invalid.
Most carbohydrates should be eaten during the morning or afternoon, when the calories can be burnt by the body. Eating carbs at night is one main factor of weight gain, because the metabolism is slowing down at the end of the day and isn't ready to face a huge meal, and the carbs aren't used by the body.
The main meal should ideally be in the middle of the day, when it can be used to the body's best advantage.
So no potatoes, rice or pasta at dinner! Unless you are a professional athlete or run marathons, dinner should be made up of water-based high fibre vegetables and a lean source of protein.

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flimkin - home chef flimkin

 almost 18 years ago

I think there is a lot to be said for the benefits of a low carb diet. Dr Atkins took it even further by saying no carbs, but some complain that eatting a diet of fat and protein gives them headaches. I think a key in any diet is to control your calorie intake, as ultimately if you are eating more than you are using you will put on weight.

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girlmed - home chef girlmed
Statesboro, United States
 over 17 years ago

Hi,

I don't think it's the fat and protein that cause the headaches. It's giving up the sugar, caffeine, etc. that's causing the headaches. I tried the Atkins diet but didn't stay on it long. After a couple of weeks without bread or crackers, I was ready do anything for just a bite of a pbj sandwich. LOL

MissC - home chef MissC

 over 17 years ago

Carbs are needed by the body to help restore muscle tissue that has been torn due to excercise. Low carb diets help with weightloss but cutting out carbs all together is not great for the body in the long run.
For those trying to lose weight, try eating CLEAN carbs for example brown or wild rice ( or try barley it is so yummy warm with a stir fry) Brown or wholegrain breads and pasta. these carbs have not been refined and can be processed by the body. a healthy balance of protein, veg and carbs with low fat can help weight loss while excercising. Hope this helps..

bradycoffey15 - home chef bradycoffey15

 about 13 years ago

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Jackhussy2211 - home chef Jackhussy2211

 about 13 years ago

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Michanol11 - home chef Michanol11

 about 13 years ago

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namratasnv - home chef namratasnv
Indore, India
 almost 13 years ago

You are absolutely right and it is always better to have low carb diet in night so that, you can avoid weight gain and it is even very ideal for having good health.

Good to go with this and having high fiber vegetables in dinner.

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 over 5 years ago

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 over 3 years ago

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Home chef lauraallen

 about 3 years ago

We can also eat bell Peppers- Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers or capsicums, are incredibly nutritious
Broccoli
Asparagus
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Spinach
Avocados
Cauliflower.
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