If you’re thinking about cutting carbs to lose weight, then you’re making an excellent choice. By following a low-carb diet, you limit the amount of foods that are high in carbohydrates and/or especially foods that raise blood sugar levels. Weight loss occurs since the body taps into its own fat stores to create energy, rather than reacting to the rapid changes in blood-sugar levels brought on by carbs. It turns out that low-carb diets offer us many health benefits, along with a great way to shed those extra pounds.
The following are proven health benefits people achieve from following low-carb diet plans:
1) Decreased appetite
Studies consistently show that when people cut carbs and eat more protein and fat, they end up eating fewer calories. Protein is filling, so you are able to go longer between meals without feeling hungry.
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2) A good proportion of the weight loss comes from the abdominal area
Additional fat in the abdominal cavity has been linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets effectively reduce the harmful abdominal fat and consequently help reduce the risk of developing these diseases.
3) Reduced levels of triglycerides
Triglycerides are fat molecules in the blood. High triglyceride levels are associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Since the amount of carbs you eat contributes to the amount of triglycerides, eating fewer reduces this risk factor dramatically.
4) Increased levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL)
Higher levels of HDL are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Eating fat increases HDL, and most low-carb diet plans include the right amount of fat intake.
5) Lowered blood pressure
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Studies show how following a low-carb diet leads to a significant reduction in blood pressure.
6) Decreased blood sugar and insulin levels
Your body converts all the types of carbs you eat – good or not - into simple sugars. As you eat meals which are high in carbs, and particularly those made with refined carbs, your blood sugar levels rise and triggers your body’s release of insulin. Insulin is a hormone which acts to bring blood sugar levels back to normal. These repeated spikes of high blood sugar (which is toxic to your body) and insulin can take its toll on your body, possibly leading to type 2 diabetes. By lowering the amount of carbs you eat, you will lower both your body’s blood sugar and insulin levels.
Related Resources:
About.com Low Carb Diets 20 Benefits of Low Carb Diets
FITDAY The Benefits of a Low Carb / Low Sugar Diet
Authority Nutrition 10 Proven Health Benefits of Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets
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