A Simple Low-Carb Meal Plan for Weight Loss
A low-carb meal plan may be your key to losing weight.
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, with some people claiming that weight loss can become practically effortless when going low-carb.
However, these diets aren’t for everyone. Here, we’ll go over some pros and cons of low-carb dieting and provide a simple low-carb meal plan for weight loss.
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Hypothyroidism is becoming increasingly more common in Western countries.
One of the main symptoms of this hormone disorder is a slower metabolism and gradual weight gain.
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This article reviews the scientific evidence available.
[Discover More…]Science Confirms It: Carbs DON’T Make You Fat
Cutting carbs is the most important change for weight loss.
At least, that’s the idea sold by Gary Taubes, Dr. David Ludwig and other low carb enthusiasts.
They believe carbohydrate drives obesity because it raises the hormone insulin. Insulin is said to block the release of fat and also drive additional fat storage.
[Discover More…]33 Low-Carb Lunch and Dinner Ideas (With Nutrition Facts)
If your health has not improved or worsened following a low-fat eating pattern, a low-carbohydrate approach is worth a try.
Studies consistently show that low-carb diets have metabolic health benefits for many people, especially those with poorly managed type 2 diabetes (1).
A low-carb diet can be broadly classified as restricting total carbohydrate intake to about 50-100 grams per day. The average diet contains more than 250 grams per day.
The following 33 low-carb lunch and dinner recipe ideas can help you stay within that range.
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