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Protein & CarbsAre high protein/low carbohydrate diets a healthy way to lose weight? Most of a person's calories come from protein foods, like meat, eggs, and cheese when on a high-protein/low carbohydrate diet. These diets have fewer calories that come from carbohydrate foods, like breads, pasta, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. Two problems with these types of diet are they: 1) Can lack key nutrients found only in carbohydrates
that a person needs to be healthy; These diets have become popular because
people often loss weight quickly. But, most of the weight a person looses
is water weight and lean muscle mass, not fat. Water is lost because
the kidneys try to get rid of the excess waste products of protein and
fat, called ketones that the body makes. These diets are not a healthy
way to lose weight. They overwork your kidneys; can cause dehydration,
headaches, and bad breath. You can also feel nauseous, tired, weak,
and dizzy. Health problems, like kidney stones and gout (a painful swelling
of the joints) can develop as a result of these diets.
A reduced-calorie diet that has a good balance of carbohydrates, proteins,
and fats is the safest and best way to lose weight. You will also be
more likely to keep the weight off over time. Related Links Safe Weight Loss |
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