Carbohydrates are simple molecules that are straight-chain aldehydes or ketones with many hydroxyl groups added, usually one on each carbon atom that is not part of the aldehyde or ketone functional group. The term carbohydrate was originally used to describe compounds that were literally “hydrates of carbon” because they had the empirical formula CH2O. In […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )For years low-carb and vegetarian diets have been on opposite ends of the eating spectrum. Carbohydrate-counter.org writes about low carb vegetarian diet, “The easiest way to take your low carb diet on a vegetarian trip is by using meat substitutes. Meat substitutes taste, feel, and even smell like the real deal. When you simply substitute […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Latest efforts cencerning the effect of high-carb diet indicated that it may harm not only your slenderness. Researches shown that it can heighten the risk of breast cancer. It was found out that women who use a lot of carbs are more than twice inclined to breast cancer than those who eate less sugar and […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Swedish researchers reports about ’stable improvement of bodyweight and glycemic control during 22 months follow-up’. Jørgen Vesti Nielsen and Joensson writes, “The short-term effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets for weight reduction is well established . Weight reduction is primarily caused by decreased caloric intake although decreased energy efficiency has also been found. A high-starch, high-carbohydrate diet […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Health Benefits of Low Carb Diets
1. Weight loss. Compared with a low-fat diet, a low-carbohydrate diet program had better participant retention and greater weight loss. During active weight loss, serum triglyceride levels decreased more and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level increased more with the low-carbohydrate diet than with the low-fat diet. - Source
2. Improved insulin sensitivity. […]
List of Low Carb Vegetables
Alfalfa sprouts
Asparagus
Avocado
Bamboo sprouts
Bean sprouts
Beet greens
Bell pepper (sweet green)
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celeriac (celery root, knob celery)
Celery
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