Is cutting carbs the best way to lose weight?

hibbler22

And God said: Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

--Genesis 1:29

We have to hand it to the publishing houses and marketers of our latest diet crazes. They have, very effectively, convinced the majority of American dieters that the high-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are the new and most effective way to lose weight. But, are they new? Are they the answer to our permanent weight loss prayers?

No! All these high-protein/low-carb diets are based on the concept, first proposed in 1903, of "protein stores." The promoters of these diets claim, “The body isn't hurt by eating excess protein.” One claim is, “The body just stores the excess away for future use”. But no one has yet discovered where the protein is stored; nor has the existence of "protein stores" been established in controlled experiments with human subjects.

It's important to understand that protein is an essential component of the body. The organs, muscle, brain, nerves, and immune system are all, to some degree, comprised of protein. Since protein is one of the fundamental building blocks for the body, you need to ensure that you get enough. The recommended daily allowance for healthy adults (children, athletes, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases require different amounts) suggests that adults consume at least .36 grams of protein for each pound of body weight. Dietary protein is the primary source of amino acids for the body. Foods containing protein include, but are not limited to, beef, chicken, fish, pork, dairy, eggs, nuts, grains, and beans. Protein can also be found in some vegetables and fruit.

But, there are real dangers in the over-consumption of protein that the people wanting to sell you a book don’t mention. The following is a breakdown of some of the harmful side effects of eating too much protein.


--Diets excessively high in protein tend to be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. They’re also low in potassium, vitamins A and C, folic acid, carotenoids, and fiber - all of which help to prevent certain cancers and heart disease.

--.A high-protein/low-carb diet causes ketosis. The symptoms of ketosis include nausea, weakness, dehydration, and a bad breath. All the popular diets on the market (including The Atkins, Sugar Busters!, and Protein Power diets), if followed correctly, lead to ketosis. So does the Zone at the lower calorie levels. The metabolic state of ketosis leads to the excretion of ketones in urine, which can strain the kidney and may cause permanent kidney damage over time.


--Our kidneys ordinarily regulate the acidity of our blood by dumping excess acid in the urine. Protein contains sulfur, which our livers turn into sulfuric acid. In an overly high-protein diet, this acidic environment actually stimulates cells called osteoclasts, which loot bone mineral. Calcium is taken from the bones and can lead to bone disorders such as osteoporosis.


--A diet high in protein and low in carbs will slow your metabolism down. Carbohydrates fuel all your vital organs, which make up your basal metabolic rate (the amount of calories your body needs to sustain life). A diet without enough carbs sends your body into starvation mode, causing your basal metabolic rate to slow down. This makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain back the weight you may have lost when you quit the diet. Your body is preparing for the next time you decide to starve it.


--In the low-carbohydrate diet, the acidic content of animal flesh and the lack of alkaline foods increases your risk of forming kidney stones.


--A high-protein intake produces waste products containing nitrogen that require a lot of water to flush out of the body. This flushing process is where most of your initial weight loss comes from on these diets.


--High-protein diets can trigger food allergies. When protein is poorly digested or certain protein-containing foods are consumed too frequently, food allergies often arise. This diverts the immune system's resources away from preventing and dealing with illness, which could be detrimental to long-term immune function. Severe symptoms of developing food allergies may include chronic fatigue, chronic illness, arthritis, celiac disease, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome. Food allergies may also interact with other chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and multiple sclerosis.


--High-protein diets have also been associated with mood changes. Common psychological symptoms are depression, tension, anxiety, and irritability. The result can be craving carbohydrate-rich foods and fatty snacks. When a diet is rich in carbohydrates and low in protein, brain serotonin increases. Serotonin is your "feel good hormone", which improves your mood and steadies your appetite.

If you try one of these high-protein/low-carb diets, you may lose some pounds right away. But, most of this is water loss- which is never permanent. The only true way to lose weight is to eat a balanced diet while consuming fewer calories than you burn daily.

Remember this fact, the body needs all of the nutrients that supply energy: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Each have their own unique purpose and are essential in the right amounts... and possibly devastating to the body in the wrong amounts.

Go to fatburn.com, register and see if you are eating the correct percentages of foods in

hibbler22

And God said: Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

--Genesis 1:29

We have to hand it to the publishing houses and marketers of our latest diet crazes. They have, very effectively, convinced the majority of American dieters that the high-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are the new and most effective way to lose weight. But, are they new? Are they the answer to our permanent weight loss prayers?

No! All these high-protein/low-carb diets are based on the concept, first proposed in 1903, of "protein stores." The promoters of these diets claim, “The body isn't hurt by eating excess protein.” One claim is, “The body just stores the excess away for future use”. But no one has yet discovered where the protein is stored; nor has the existence of "protein stores" been established in controlled experiments with human subjects.

It's important to understand that protein is an essential component of the body. The organs, muscle, brain, nerves, and immune system are all, to some degree, comprised of protein. Since protein is one of the fundamental building blocks for the body, you need to ensure that you get enough. The recommended daily allowance for healthy adults (children, athletes, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases require different amounts) suggests that adults consume at least .36 grams of protein for each pound of body weight. Dietary protein is the primary source of amino acids for the body. Foods containing protein include, but are not limited to, beef, chicken, fish, pork, dairy, eggs, nuts, grains, and beans. Protein can also be found in some vegetables and fruit.

But, there are real dangers in the over-consumption of protein that the people wanting to sell you a book don’t mention. The following is a breakdown of some of the harmful side effects of eating too much protein.


--Diets excessively high in protein tend to be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. They’re also low in potassium, vitamins A and C, folic acid, carotenoids, and fiber - all of which help to prevent certain cancers and heart disease.

--.A high-protein/low-carb diet causes ketosis. The symptoms of ketosis include nausea, weakness, dehydration, and a bad breath. All the popular diets on the market (including The Atkins, Sugar Busters!, and Protein Power diets), if followed correctly, lead to ketosis. So does the Zone at the lower calorie levels. The metabolic state of ketosis leads to the excretion of ketones in urine, which can strain the kidney and may cause permanent kidney damage over time.


--Our kidneys ordinarily regulate the acidity of our blood by dumping excess acid in the urine. Protein contains sulfur, which our livers turn into sulfuric acid. In an overly high-protein diet, this acidic environment actually stimulates cells called osteoclasts, which loot bone mineral. Calcium is taken from the bones and can lead to bone disorders such as osteoporosis.


--A diet high in protein and low in carbs will slow your metabolism down. Carbohydrates fuel all your vital organs, which make up your basal metabolic rate (the amount of calories your body needs to sustain life). A diet without enough carbs sends your body into starvation mode, causing your basal metabolic rate to slow down. This makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain back the weight you may have lost when you quit the diet. Your body is preparing for the next time you decide to starve it.


--In the low-carbohydrate diet, the acidic content of animal flesh and the lack of alkaline foods increases your risk of forming kidney stones.


--A high-protein intake produces waste products containing nitrogen that require a lot of water to flush out of the body. This flushing process is where most of your initial weight loss comes from on these diets.


--High-protein diets can trigger food allergies. When protein is poorly digested or certain protein-containing foods are consumed too frequently, food allergies often arise. This diverts the immune system's resources away from preventing and dealing with illness, which could be detrimental to long-term immune function. Severe symptoms of developing food allergies may include chronic fatigue, chronic illness, arthritis, celiac disease, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome. Food allergies may also interact with other chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and multiple sclerosis.


--High-protein diets have also been associated with mood changes. Common psychological symptoms are depression, tension, anxiety, and irritability. The result can be craving carbohydrate-rich foods and fatty snacks. When a diet is rich in carbohydrates and low in protein, brain serotonin increases. Serotonin is your "feel good hormone", which improves your mood and steadies your appetite.

If you try one of these high-protein/low-carb diets, you may lose some pounds right away. But, most of this is water loss- which is never permanent. The only true way to lose weight is to eat a balanced diet while consuming fewer calories than you burn daily.

Remember this fact, the body needs all of the nutrients that supply energy: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Each have their own unique purpose and are essential in the right amounts... and possibly devastating to the body in the wrong amounts.

Go to fatburn.com, register and see if you are eating the correct percentages of foods in

Fitness_Chick

Go to fatburn.com, register and see if you are eating the correct percentages of foods in

Thanks for the article Hibbler...I like that the site is added in ...gonna check that out to see if mine matches what it should for my best health

FC

hibbler22

Go to fatburn.com, register and see if you are eating the correct percentages of foods in

Thanks for the article Hibbler...I like that the site is added in ...gonna check that out to see if mine matches what it should for my best health

FC

You welcome, I try to find things that I think would help others out as well