Q. Is the low carbohydrate-high protein diet safe? It seems to work wonders for lots of celebrities, but they always have trainers watching over them. Would it work for me?
A. The popular low-carb, high protein diets work because they decrease the amount of calories you eat, but that doesn’t make them healthy! These diets are dangerously high in fat and saturated fat, which are associated with increased risk of heart disease and possibly cancer. At the same time, they eliminate high fiber foods like fruit, vegetables and whole grains, which are known to promote overall health and even guard against some diseases.
The high protein, low carb regimen puts the body in a state of ketosis, a condition in which you burn body protein and fat and experienced reduced appetite. This might sound good, but it’s a very unhealthy state to be in! Ketosis causes significant stress on the kidneys, bones, and cardiovascular system, not to mention very bad breath!
High protein diets have been around for nearly 30 years and still are only a short term solution to what needs to be a lifelong effort.
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