28/05/2020
Good to know👩🏼🍳❤️
What is Low-Carb diet?
A low-carb diet is low in carbohydrates, primarily found in sugary foods, pasta and bread. Instead, you eat whole foods including natural proteins, fats and vegetables.
Studies show that low-carb diets result in weight loss and improved health markers.1 These diets have been in common use for decades and are recommended by many doctors.2 Best yet, there’s usually no need to count calories or use special products. All you need to do is to eat whole foods that make for a complete, nutritious and filling diet.
1. What is low carb?
A low-carb diet means that you eat fewer carbohydrates and a higher proportion of fat. This can also be called a low-carb, high-fat diet (LCHF) or a keto diet.
Studies now show that there’s no reason to fear natural fats.6 Instead, on a low-carb diet fat is your friend. Simply minimize your intake of sugar and starches and you can eat all the fat you need to feel satisfied.7
When you avoid sugar and starches, your blood sugar tends to stabilize and the levels of the fat-storing hormone insulin drop.8 This helps increases fat burning and makes you feel more satiated, thereby naturally reducing food intake and promoting weight loss.9
Studies show that a low-carb diet can make it easier to lose weight and to control your blood sugar, among other benefits.10
The basics
Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables growing above ground and natural fats (like butter).
Avoid: Sugar and starchy foods (like bread, pasta, rice, beans and potatoes).
Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re satisfied. It can be that simple. You do not need to count calories or weigh your food.11 You don’t need low-fat products.👩🏼🍳❤️💯
