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Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carbohydrate Diet

February 13, 2009 Weight Loss

There are advantages and disadvantages in implementing a low carbohydrate intake. It is helpful for you to realize what they are in order to be able to use the strategy to your favor in achieving fat and weight loss permanently. Advantages -Low Carbohydrate High Protein Increases Metabolic Rate. Due to protein’s high thermic value, LC [...]

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High vs. Low Carbohydrate Intake

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Which one is right for you? Which one should you adopt in your nutrition and aerobic/exercise/workout? The debate about whether it is more beneficial to have a low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate intake is the subject of confusion and controversy. The best way to evaluate this supposed dilemma caused by several diet and fitness experts [...]

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Types of Carbohydrates

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Eating the right type of carbohydrate is very important for our health. There are two basic types of carbohydrates – simple and complex carbohydrates which are further broken down into starchy and fibrous carbohydrates, refined and natural carbohydrates, high glycemic and low glycemic carbohydrates. Just like proteins and fats, there are also types of carbohydrates [...]

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Carbohydrates in Your Diet

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Carbohydrates are used by the body for energy and for high-intensity exercises; they are our body’s premium fuel; although our body also uses fats for fuel, they do not burn as efficiently. The body’s most efficient energy source is carbohydrates, which is why a diet that calls for restricted carbohydrate intake ultimately lowers an individual’s [...]

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