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No carb diet

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The no carb diet focuses on making fat the main resource of energy for your body. This will make the dietary fat and the body fat reserves convert into ketone bodies and supply the fuel for the entire body to function properly in the lack of usual nutrients.

What can you eat ?

Because of the low intake of carbs this diet stimulates metabolism by a high intake of proteins. You can include in the dietary eating plan the following ingredients:

Meat: You can eat any kind of meat (pork, red, white) and in any quantity.
Seafood: All types of fish can be eaten.
Eggs: Boiled egg are recommended.
Chesse: You can indulge in eating cheddar, goat, gouda and blue cheese.
Fat: You won’t see fat often in the “good to eat” section of a diet. In this case you can eat butter, lard or cream.

Dangers of the no carb diet

A high protein and low carbs diet can cause serious health issues. Please take the pros and the cons into consideration before following this diet.

  • High cholesterol

High protein diets are linked to high cholesterol levels. Usually foods that contain proteins have also a lot of cholesterol. Unfortunately, high levels of cholesterol can lead to heart disease, stroke and cancer.

  • Kidney failure

To much proteins can put a strain on your kidneys.  This can make you susceptible to kidney stones or worst, even kidney failure.

  • Osteoporosis

While focusing on eating mostly proteins there is a disproportionate intake of vegetables and fruits. Fresh green vegetables contain a lot of calcium and the lack of this mineral your body is at risk of having bone density problems and osteoporosis.

  • The state of ketosis

The state of ketosis appears when the body uses fat instead of glucose for energy. During the state of ketosis there is an increase in ketone bodies which can lead to organ failures, gout, kidney problems, osteoporosis, bad breath and nausea. The state of ketosis can be avoid by eating 100g of carb per day.

Because many people suffer from heart diseases this diet may be dangerous for their health. Also the omission of fruits and vegetables drains the body of vitamins and minerals.

The best way to lose weight without any risks is to eat a balanced meal that encompasses good fat – protein – carbs. A lifestyle in which every meal is healthy and each day combines 10 minutes of exercise can be the best approach for you to stay fit.

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