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While low carb high protein diets work in the short term, there is no evidence to suggest that they work in the longer term. Furthermore, there are many health risks associated with it. For example, a large scale study has recently shown that a low carb high protein diet is linked to an increased risk of dying as a result of heart attacks and strokes (http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC120627-0000136/Low-carb,-high-protein-diet-increases-risk-of-heart-attack--Study).
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What is a low carbohydrate high protein diet?
Why should people be wary of low- carbohydrate and/or high-protein diets?
Lose the Carbs and Lose the Weight?
Low carb diets are exactly what they sound like. Cut the carbs to the minimum and lose the weight. Foods high in carbs are frequently high in sugar, so that is one way that these low carb diets work. The other part of the equation is what your body does with carbs once they get into your system, which is to turn them into sugar again, not good. The great thing about low carb diets is they don't necessarily restrict your total calorie intake, just the carbs. Eat all the lean protein you want and stay full while you diet.
What diet is recommended for people who work out a lot?
For people who work out, a high carb high protein diet is recommended to keep you filled with energy. For example, you can look up Michael Phelps diet.
Do low carb diets really work?
A low carb diet can help you lose weight. For it to work right, a person has to limit their carb intake. They must maintain an overall healthy diet afterwards to maintain the weight loss.
Will a high- protein low- carb diet help me with fat loss?
A high-protein, low-carb diet can help with fat loss, especially if it is backed up by an exercise regime. Keep in mind that calories in need to be lower than calories out for any diet to work properly over the long term.
What is protein diet?
When you only eat things like meat and fish. By the way, protein diets are healthy and they work.
What has the author Pierre Dukan written?
Pierre Dukan has written: 'The Dukan diet cookbook' -- subject(s): COOKING / Health & Healing / Weight Control, Reducing diets, High-protein diet, Recipes, COOKING / Health & Healing / Low Carbohydrate, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diets
Where can I find more information about low calorie diet?
There are many types of low calorie diets. Some work better than others. Some people recommend diets high in protein as you are less likely to feel hungry all the time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction
What weight loss diets show the best results quick?
Low-carb, high-protein diets, intermittent fasting, and very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) tend to show the quickest results for weight loss. These approaches reduce calorie intake and help the body burn fat more efficiently, especially in the first few weeks. Check out the link in my bio for more ways to lose weight!
What are some low fat diets that work?
You could try the Ornish diet, but many people find low fat diets are hard to follow, and don't usually work very well. I would recommend following a low carb diet to lose weight quickly.
Do protein diets really work for people like me?
Protein diets work because they limit the amount of insulin entering your blood stream. Insulin tells your blood to extract the sugar out of the cells and not burn any fat. More insulin causes more sugar to be saved and less fat to be burned.
What is a good carb and protein to eat after a workout?
About 24 grams of protein after a work out, a pre training supplement in the AM and a whey casein just before bed for optimal muscular growth results
