How to choose the right low-carb diet

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How to choose the right low-carb diet
Finding a low-carb diet Low-carbohydrate diets have gained popularity in recent years. Some focus on weight loss while others focus on peak athletic performance or optimum health and fitness. In both cases, low-carb diets have proven successful, satisfying, and relatively easy to follow. (Photo credit: jfelias)
Instructions
Step 1 Determine your health goal Do you want to lose weight as quickly as possible? Do you want to improve athletic stamina and performance? Do you want to avoid common allergens? Or do you seek to treat a particular health condition with low-carb nutritional therapy? Step 2 Survey low-carb diets Review various low-carb diet programs including The Primal Blueprint, The Paleo Diet, Protein Power, Neanderthin, The Atkins Diet, The South Beach Diet, The Stone Age Diet, and The Zone. Each diet focuses on specific health goals, from weight loss to optimum gene expression to treatment of illness or allergy. Some diets strictly limit carbohydrates while others entail a more informal or intuitive approach. Step 3 Choose a diet program or lifestyle approach For the best chance of success, pick the diet that resonates most closely with your habits and inclinations. If you prefer a regimented program, choose a methodical diet plan. If you prefer to take your time and develop a lasting lifestyle change, choose an appropriate approach. You can, of course, create your own program based on the knowledge and experience you gather. Step 4 Get started Go shopping. Fill your pantry with low-carb food choices. Whether you will plan meals or free-range, make sure low-carb choices are available. Enjoy your step toward improved health. Step 5 Make adjustments and settle into a routine As your body adjusts to a low-carb diet, make adjustments as necessary to find the balance of macronutrients (fats, proteins, and carbs) that suits your energy, muscle building, or weight loss and maintenance needs. Mark Sisson: Life without carbs is fun with fat MarksDailyApple.com	Things Needed A diet plan or approach A well-stocked pantry Tips & Warnings Eat plenty of fat for satiety and energy Moderate consumption of fruit juice and dried fruit Avoid highly processed foods with artificial additives Choose whole foods Eat at least some vegetables raw Eat often according to hunger

Comments (1 to 2 of 2) Sara Mcgrath Nov 07, 10 at 02:46 AM Good to know. Thanks for the recommendation : ) Sheila Rae Watson Nov 07, 10 at 01:25 AM There is another book too - The Carbohydrate Addicts Lifespan Program I try to follow this eating plan, check it out -- Good guide! Enter your comment below: If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content

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