http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/ Carb counting? Make sure you know the risks of a low carb diet first. en-us Mon, 08 May 2006 11:35:51 EDT Mon, 08 May 2006 11:35:51 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Are you thinking about going on a low carb diet? A lot of people have lost a lot of weight this way, which is what makes them so popular. They are very effective, but they do have side effects. If you don't follow them the way they're meant to be followed, you're putting your health at serious risk. Risks of a Low Carb Diet Your body counts on carbohydrates for fuel, so when you're on a low carb diet, your body starts burning fat and protein instead of carbs. When that happens, ketones and uric acid are released into the bloodstream--a state called ketosis. Side effects of ketosis are bad breath, headaches, tiredness and grumpiness. Long-term ketosis can lead to kidney damage. In addition, a low carb diet restricts your intake of fruit and vegetables, which can cause constipation. True, you can take fiber supplements to counteract this, but you're still missing out on the vitamins you get from fruits and vegetables. Proponents of a low carb diet suggest taking a multivitamin to make up for this. But again, you're still missing out on some key nutrients as well as antioxidants that can help prevent cancer. If you're considering a low carb diet, start out by counting the carbs you currently eat each day. You need 130 grams of carbs a day, and if you exercise, you need a little more. (The problem is that most of us eat way more than that.) But most low carb diets will cut you down to 20 grams of carbs a day for the first two weeks. At that point you're supposed to start gradually adding complex carbs (the healthy ones) back into your diet. However, most people are so pleased with their weight loss in the initial two weeks that they keep this stage up, putting their health at great risk. That's why if you decide to start a low carb diet, you need to figure out which one will be best for you, then buy that book, read it, and follow the plan to the letter. Mon, 08 May 2006 11:35:51 EDT http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/counts.html Carb counts will make sure you remain on track and lose the proper amount of weight. en-us Mon, 08 May 2006 12:37:24 EDT Mon, 08 May 2006 12:37:24 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/low-bread.html Low carb bread is where you are at. It's where the pounds are not at. en-us Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:24:22 EDT Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:24:22 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/counting.html Carb counting isn't some magical spell. It's the real deal. en-us Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:07:03 EDT Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:07:03 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/ohydrate-counting.html Carbohydrate counting makes life nutritious and fun for all involved. en-us Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:00:11 EDT Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:00:11 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/ohydrate-diet.html Carbohydrate diet strategies range from the good to the bad. Learn whether a carbohydrate diet is right for you. en-us Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:17:48 EDT Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:17:48 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/low.html Low carb living. What are the benefits to having a low carb diet? Is it really a healthy way of living? en-us Mon, 08 May 2006 11:35:51 EDT Mon, 08 May 2006 11:35:51 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbwizard.com/carb/counter.html Carb counter brilliance and technology are winning over many fans. en-us Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:38:57 EST Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:38:57 EST Weblog Editor 2.0