http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/ Most low carb diets emphasize eating a lot of protein. But too much protein can be bad for you. Find out the best way to go low carb. en-us Thu, 18 May 2006 18:11:34 EDT Thu, 18 May 2006 18:11:34 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Low Carb, High Protein Diets Most people on a low carb diet are encouraged to eat a lot of protein. Why? Because your body uses carbohydrates for fuel, and if there are no carbs to burn, your body turns to burning fat and protein. Most high-protein foods are meats, most of which have a lot of cholesterol and saturated fat. The fat makes you feel full really fast, so you eat less at a meal overall. Being on a low carb diet and eating a lot of protein over a long period of time can raise your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and lower your HDL (good cholesterol) levels. This puts you at risk for heart disease. We're not saying protein is entirely bad, either. Its amino acids are essential to help build and repair muscles, and it's good for your internal organs, your hair and your nails. In addition, it aids in tissue formation and gets oxygen through your blood. The problem is that a lot of people, especially those on low carb diets, are consuming far more than what they really need. In fact, people on low carb diets get 34% of their calories from protein and 53% of their calories from fat. (You really only need to get 10-12% of your total calories from protein.) Other than the aforementioned heart disease, eating too much protein can lead to osteoporosis and kidney stones. So What's the Best Way to Lose Weight? By eating a balanced diet, including fruit and vegetables. In addition, you need to exercise. Exercise alone will not make you lose weight, but exercise combined with a balanced diet (in moderation) and cutting back on the bad carbs (anything made with white flour or refined sugars) and replace them with the good ones (whole wheat or whole grain breads, tortillas, cereals, whole wheat pasta, fruits and vegetables and long grain or brown rice. If you think you need to go low carb, this is the best way to do it. Thu, 18 May 2006 18:11:34 EDT http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/bread/ Low carb bread might seem silly, but it can be great. en-us Sun, 21 May 2006 13:17:20 EDT Sun, 21 May 2006 13:17:20 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/desserts/ Low carb desserts are rich in health AND good taste. en-us Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:38:50 EST Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:38:50 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/recipes/ Low carb recipes can make your low carb diet a lot easier to follow. Although the Internet is a good source for low carb recipes, there are some good low carb cookbooks out there and even some magazines that have great ones too. en-us Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:43:34 EST Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:43:34 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/diets/ Low carb diets can get really boring, really fast. That's why so many people drop out of their low carb diets so soon. en-us Sun, 21 May 2006 12:12:11 EDT Sun, 21 May 2006 12:12:11 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.crazy4carbs.com/carb/low/diet/ Low carb diet trends are here to stay. Find out why. And determine if a low carb diet is right for you or not. en-us Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:48:16 EDT Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:48:16 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0