Low Carbohydrate Diet

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This diet limits carbohydrates. This is often shortened to "carbs. " пїЅ Carbs are one of the types of nutrients in your food. They are the most important source of energy in the body. Your body turns the carbs you eat into sugars. This is how food affects your blood sugar. Taking in less carbs may help you control your blood sugar level. You will eat more proteins and fats instead of carbs. пїЅ пїЅ

Many people use this diet to lose weight. It may also help you in other areas. You may have a lower risk of heart problems, certain cancers, and diabetes. пїЅ пїЅ

Talk to your doctor before starting this weight-loss diet. This is very important if you have any health problems like diabetes. пїЅ пїЅ

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What will the results be?

You may reach your goal weight if you follow this diet. пїЅ пїЅ

What lifestyle changes are needed?

If you do not often eat this way, you will need to change your eating habits. You may also need to work out often to help lose weight. пїЅ пїЅ

What drugs may be needed?

You will not need any drugs in most cases. The doctor may order vitamins and mineral supplements. Talk to your doctor about your drugs if you have any health problems. пїЅ пїЅ

Will physical activity be limited?

Your physical activity will not be limited in most cases. You may need to work out often to help you lose weight. Talk to your doctor about the right workout program for you. пїЅ пїЅ

What changes to diet are needed?

You need to limit the number of carbs in your diet. Ask your dietitian for help planning meals that are right for you. пїЅ пїЅ

Who should use this diet?

People who weigh more than their ideal body weight may use this diet to help them lose weight. пїЅ пїЅ

Who should not use this diet?

If you have certain health issues, this diet may not be good for you. Talk to your doctor if you: пїЅ пїЅ

Have had a stroke
Have heart disease
Have kidney stones
Have high cholesterol
Are pregnant

What foods are good to eat?

Fish
Chicken
Pork
Eggs
Beef
Nuts
Seeds
Nonstarchy vegetables

What foods should be limited or avoided?

Fruits
Starchy vegetables
Milk
Grains
Legumes
Sweets
Pasta
Bread

When do I need to call the doctor?

You have questions about this diet.
This diet is not working for you or if you are not losing weight while on this diet.

Where can I learn more?

FamilyDoctor.org пїЅ пїЅ

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/weight-loss/nutrition-for-weight-loss-is-a-low-carbohydrate-diet-right-for-me.html пїЅ пїЅ

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