With all the diet programs that are published and advertised, the one that received the most negative advertisements and got a bad rap is a low-carb diet, all you hear is "low fat is the way, avoid fat, this is the answer", this a bunch of bunk.
I feel that low-fat diets are useless and can do more harm than good, since obesity began to be low in fat in the late 1960s, the rate of obesity has increased in every decade since then. That is why I am writing this; most so-called experts in the field of nutrition and diet stated that a diet low in carbohydrates is dangerous. I researched it a lot, gave seminars and talks about it, our radio show is dedicated to this segment and, most importantly, I did it successfully and successfully led others with this style of diet.
The obesity rates among Hispanics and blacks have increased dramatically, the incidence of diabetes among these groups has also increased dramatically, the main reason is that their diets consist mainly of carbohydrates and fats, they do not mix well together, proteins and fats mix well, Watching for consumption carbohydrate is very important for weight loss. Low carb diets or diets that teach overalls are very effective in losing weight, are now good for myths.
Myth number 1) A low-carb diet is dangerous, the truth is that it is not there, and for many years it was safe and extremely effective, Dr. Atkins gets a loan for this type of diet, but he wasn’t even close to being an innovator, he just brought him to the mainstream, which brings us to myth number 2.
Myth number 2) True - the father of low-carb, high protein dates back to 1863, William Banting from England, who wrote a small booklet called “Letter of obesity addressed to the public”, William Banting is considered the father of a low-carb diet. For years, he argued that people lose weight without any side effects.
Myth number 3) Low carbohydrates, high protein and high fat raise cholesterol, however, it actually reduces cholesterol. For one year, researchers from the Veterans Medical Center in Philadelphia followed 132 obese adults randomly assigned to two groups. One limited carbohydrate intake to less than 30 grams per day (low-carb diet); another limited calorie intake of 500 calories, with 30 percent of calories from fat (normal diet). Eighty-three percent of the study group had diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease.
In the low-carbohydrate group, triglyceride levels decreased, and HDL cholesterol (“good”) decreased less than in the low-fat group. (High levels of triglycerides, fat in the blood, are associated with heart disease.) People with diabetes on a low-carb diet better control their blood sugar levels.
Another study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, involved 120 overweight people who lasted six months. Researchers at Duke University found that participants on a low-carb diet lost an average of 26 pounds, compared with an average of 14 pounds lost in a low-fat diet. The low-carbohydrate group had more favorable changes in blood triglyceride levels and HDL cholesterol levels compared with the low-fat group. In this study, low-carbohydrate groups also received vitamins and other nutritional supplements.
Myth # 4) A low carb diet will raise my blood pressure, though with lower LDL levels and VLDL levels, the blood pressure level drops. Lead author Dr. William S. Yancy, Jr., a professor of medicine in Herzog, said that their results found an important message to people with high blood pressure who are trying to lose weight:
“If people have high blood pressure and a weight problem, a low carbohydrate diet may be a better option than a weight loss medicine,” said Yancy, who is also a full-time doctor at the VA Center in Durham, where the study was conducted.
Myth number 5) You need carbohydrates or glucose for brain function, however, if you are on a hardcore low-carb diet, where there are no carbohydrates, you are on the so-called ketogenic diet. When on such a strict diet, your body produces ketones in the absence of carbohydrates, it turns ketones into the form of glucose, which ensures proper brain function. This brings us to the next myth.
Myth number 6) You can not eat carbohydrates on a high protein diet. Using the Atkins diet as an example, Atkins himself said on the Larry King show: "You can eat all the carbohydrates that your body allows, while you are not gaining weight." What he said was when we reached the desired weight, then you can add as many carbohydrates to your diet until you start to gain weight, this is your threshold, for some it is 50 grams per day, for others it is 200 grams or more.
Myth number 7) I will regain all my weight if I stay on my low-carb diet. This is completely wrong, no matter what diet you choose, if you manage to lose weight, then stop dieting, 9 out of 10 times go back to your old eating habits and start eating junk and indulge, then, of course, you will gain weight again.
Myth number 8) Eating protein makes you fat, completely false, protein actually increases your metabolism of burning calories by as much as 30% compared with carbohydrates. When proteins are consumed, your body must digest and decompose them into amino acids, it requires energy and a lot of it, it actually helps you lose weight, not gain weight.
Myth number 9) High protein diets include fats and fats that are harmful to me. Fats in the absence of carbohydrates burn more efficiently and do not clog your arteries. Since studies show that LDL (low density lipoprotein), which are arterial blockages, is reduced. HDL, which are good triglycerides, increase even with increasing fat intake, which, as mentioned above, is due to low carb intake. Remember, when I mentioned that carbohydrates and fat do not mix, your body cannot effectively destroy them together, your liver is overloaded, turning carbohydrates into fat, unless, of course, you do not train like crazy.
Myth number 10) I will not have low-carb energy, this is absolutely false if you are not a marathon runner or bodybuilder. When you consume a small amount of carbohydrates, your body needs a different source of energy, when glycogen levels are gone, your body begins to use fat for energy and burning. If you are very active, then it will take about 2-3 weeks, after which your body adapts to your new eating habits and adapts, activating you as before. If you play sports for endurance, then, of course, you need extra carbohydrates to be competitive. If you are an athlete or a wide workout, then you probably will not diet, and a low carb carburetor is a muffled point.
I hope that this article answered some of the questions or problems that may arise with a high protein diet. In my next article, I will talk about adding when using this diet, as well as what type of protein is best for you and how to effectively combine the products.
