With the influx of low-carb diets, it's hard to ignore the amazing claims of weight loss by skipping out on breads, pastas and others. Problem is, what you don't hear about is the potential issues with going low-carb.
Here are some things to consider before you start a low-carb diet:
- A low-carb diet may not be the best idea for anyone with diabetes, kidney stones, high cholesterol, or women who are pregnant.
- Some people on a low-carb diet may need to take a multivitamin as well as a fiber supplement to get needed nutrients missing from your diet.
- Since most low-carb diets are high in protein, be sure to drink a lot of water to combat potential dehydration and liver damage.
- It's always a good idea to consult your doctor before starting any new diet; low-carb is no exception to the rule.
- Finally, have you ever tried eating a hamburger with no bun? Try it first, then decide if you still want to go low-carb.
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This article is great because I have a lot of friends on low-carb diets and are not getting their sufficient nutrients because they have cut down on vegetables. A multi-vitamin and fiber are a great suggestions for everyone, even if you are not on a low-carb diet.
1Dehydration and liver damage??? no thanks!
2I'm going to try the SoBe diet again..but would that be considered Low Carb?
3i don't understand why a low-carb diet wouldn't be good for a diabetic. a diabetic's diet IS low-carb, if they're successfully keeping their blood sugars low and level.
4several years ago, when low carb was super cool to do, i tried it for two months. i ended up getting super nauseated, peed all the time, felt faint, and really only lost water weight. i really don't recommend this, though i suppose everyone is different. i would much rather eat whole grains and fruits and veggies. its just not healthy to be low carb. i eat whole grains, drink 8 glasses of water a day, exercise 6-7 times a week, restrict calories, and take a multivitamin daily. i just feel more vibrant and look way better. thanks to fit for reminding people that low carb does have its caveats.
5no one needs white flour and rice to live. low carb doesn't mean getting no veggies or nutrients- do your research!
6I don't see where anyone says that eating low carb means getting no veggies or nutrients... ofcourse you get nutrients, but even people who aren't eating low carb still don't get all the nutrients they need from their diet...
7^ Exactly.
8I've never really been a big "no carb" person. I like my oatmeal and brown rice too much. I DO limit my "white" carbs...flour, sugar, white rice, white bread. I try to make sure most of my carbs are natural ones...fruit sugars, vegetable starches, whole grains.
I had a friend who went low carb for a while. She got really constipated, so if you do want to try this, take a good fiber supplement!
9Wow I had no idea about the liver damage. That would totally suck. Gimme carbs!
10I just stopped a low-carb diet. I had so much more energy while I was on it and I did lose a lot of weight in a very short time. I drank a lot of water and took a multi-vitamin daily. My dad is diabetic and a low-carb diet has proven best for controlling his blood sugar and reducing his having to take insulin, so I am surprised this article states the diet is not good for diabetics. That being said, I am happy to be on a more "normal" diet/way of eating with Weight Watchers.
11you only lose muscle on any low carb diet, due to ketosis.
12I think there are misconceptions about low carb diets...I have liver problems, and my diet is moderate protein and low salt...whole grains, veggies, fruit, and lean protein...very limited simple sugars.
13You want to eat things that are complex in their make-up, which makes processing them much harder. Simple sugars go right to your blood system and cause you to crave more and more of the unhealthy foods that cause weight gain.
Most people do not eat whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit...so they go low carb as a fast and easy way to lose weight. But anything that promises such fast results, when it takes three times as long to put the weight on, is not healthy, not long lasting...and that is why people go on and off of low carb to maintain that weight loss. Eating healthy food, exercising, and staying hydrated will keep you looking and feeling good. Those things are not DIET changes, they are LIFESTYLE changes.
I actually like to eat half the burger and take the other half home for another time. That way I can have every layer of it for one meal, and then treat myself to the other half as a treat!
14i tried hamburgers without buns hahahhaha not recommended but i'm okay with that though
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