Your Questions About Low Carb Diet
Mary asks…
Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?
If I go on a low carb diet, will it lower the amount of good bacteria in my gut?
Also, if I take probiotics, will they be able to be sustained in my gut on a low carb diet or will the probiotics be ineffective in providing benefits if I am on a low carb diet?
Thanks.
admin answers:
No, a “low carb” diet will not ruin the good bacteria in your gut unless you’re eating way too much cheese. The probiotics would be a good idea too. Also, “low carb” diets are not a good idea. Better to eat plenty of unrefined carbs like fruits and veggies for fiber. If you’re eating just protein or fat it’s not good for the kidneys, esp. Long term. Dr. Atkins, who popularized the low carb diets died of a heart attack after all.
If you are really looking the best way to diet,
I suggest doing what this mom did and combining the Acai diet with a cleansing program for the best result
http://saradietexp.blogspot.com/
Carol asks…
Does a low carb diet cause you to lose muscle? If so, what is the most effective way to lose body fat?
I’m currently doing cardio 3 times a week coupled with power strength training twice a week. I used to eat good carbs (like multi grain bread, wheat and granola cereal, etc) and have lost 15kg in the past 6 months with about 10% of body fat down. Recently one health instructor I met told me that going on low carb is even better and I’ll lose weight even faster. I have since then (for about a week now) been on a low carb and it feels weird to be on a low carb, high fat & protein diet since I’ve been on a low fat diet for some time. I’ve also been researching and it seems low carb diets are unhealthy. Is this true? Pls advise. Thanks.
admin answers:
The weight you initially lose in a low carb diet is water. The body needs carbs to burn to make energy. It’s not going to get much from your fat cells, but rather your muscle cells. Every professional I have talked to highly discourages low carb diets.
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