low carbohydrate diet
Is it time to ditch low-carb diets high in animal products and take a different approach to weight control? Research suggests plant-based, low-carb approaches win for lasting weight loss. This study shows healthy fats, lean plant proteins, and whole-food carbs (not processed ones) may be key to weight loss and weight control.
Low-carb diets are popular for weight loss. However, there are some drawbacks to restricting carbs. In fact, aggressive carbohydrate restriction may increase the risk of certain nutrient deficiencies. Here are four dietary components that may be low if you’re following a low-carbohydrate eating plan.
Can you adopt a very low carbohydrate diet to lose weight and still work out at a high intensity? This article looks at the role carbohydrates play in fueling exercise and why diets that are very low in carbs are detrimental to performance.
Inflammation can damage tissues and increase the risk for health problems – and diet plays a role in systemic inflammation. What about carbohydrates? Is a high-carbohydrate diet pro-inflammatory? Get the full scoop
Losing weight is part of the battle but maintaining it can be tough too. One problem is resting metabolic rate slows down after weight loss. That means you have to reduce your calorie intake to compensate. On a positive note, research suggests that altering the composition of what you eat may reduce the compensatory decline in metabolic rate that happens after weight loss. Find out more.
Feeling tired? Could your energy level use a boost? Find out how your diet impacts your energy level and pitfalls to avoid when choosing your diet so you keep your energy level up all day long.
In the past, eggs have been maligned for their role in raising cholesterol. Now a recent study suggests that not only do eggs not raise total cholesterol, they may actually improve your lipid profile. Find out more about the impact eggs have on lipids and discover other surprising health benefits of Eggland’s Best eggs.
You struggle to lose weight only to gain a portion of it back. The good news? A new study shows some of the health benefits stay with you even if you regain some of the weight you lost. How much you regain may also be affected by the type of diet you follow. Find out more.
In the era of the Atkins and Dukan diets, some people are afraid of carbs. You shouldn’t be. Carbs are an important part of a healthy diet as long as you know how and when to eat them. Here are four tips for getting your carbs the right way.
What kind of diet is best for reducing the risk of malignancies? Find out what new research shows about low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets and whether they help to prevent cancer.
All calories aren’t the same after all. According to a recent study, calories from fat, protein and carbohydrates have different effects on energy expenditure and on other metabolic parameters as well. Find out why restricting calories from fat or carbs isn’t necessarily a good thing.
If you do high-intensity workouts or are trying to build lean body mass, a low-carbohydrate diet may work against you. It can reduce your exercise performance and cause you to become fatigued early. It can also make it more difficult to build lean body mass.
