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Tuesday, 16 September 2008

High or Low Carb, Which Is Best For Getting Rid Of  Body Fat?

Many people begin a diet when they want to start loosing some weight. Majority of the people think that a diet itself means a restriction on eating and conveys the message of stop eating. That's wrong! One way of maintaining a healthy diet is eating foods that contain less calories from simple carbohydrates-like sugar and processed flour-and more from fresh fruits, whole grains, vegetables, and other sources of good protein. But, what is a Carbohydrate Anyway?

A key staple of any healthy diet are carbohydrates. Eaten regularly, carbs do notlead to weight gain, unless they are eaten to excess. Carbs provide energy to the body and mind. Eating too much and lack of exercise means gain weight.

They provide oxygen and energy to our cells, therefore cutting carbs to an extreme, like many fad diets recommend can have bad side effects. Of course, as with everything there is always the good and bad, so cutting sugary carbs can have extremely healthy and fat burning effects. When trying to lose weight aim for the below listed foods that are all healthy carb based. If you are asking, where can I find carbs? Here is the answer.

Things such as wholegrain breads, pasta, rice and cereal are all parts of a balanced and heart healthy diet. These foods are crucial as they are generally quite light when eaten in moderation, so always follow package recommendations for serving sizes. These foods are crucial as they are generally quite light when eaten in moderation, so always follow package recommendations for serving sizes. They are high in wholesome fiber, necessary for regular digestion, but also to fill you up.

Fruits. Did you know that fruit are classified as sugar carbs because they are high in sugar? But, they are natural, and are much lower in calories than cakes, biscuits, lollies and the like. Fruit has a high water content, so eating a few pieces a day takes care of some of your daily water needs and provides plenty of vitamins and minerals.

Vegetables. If you are looking for a particular food that you could eat in unlimited amounts, your best bet would be vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are the best, as they contain plenty of minerals and antioxidants. On second thought, a right mixture of colorful vegetables daily will definitely help cleanse your body and give you the energy you need. You are going to want to have 5 or more servings of veggies each day since they are typically low-calorie foods.

As far as weight loss diets go, there doesn't seem to be any long term difference between a low carbohydrate diet or a low fat diet. Perhaps the best way to achieve a healthy weight is to watch your calorie intake which includes choosing healthy carbohydrate sources such as whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables while avoiding the high calorie foods.

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