Low Carb diets are defined as the diets which help in the underline sources of proteins and fat and determine the amount of carbohydrates like starchy vegetables, rice, bread, grains and fruits. There are various types of Low Carb diets differing only in types and quantity of carbohydrates. Atkins diet, protein power and zone diet are examples of Low Carb diets.

The purpose of Low Carb diet is to reduce weight. The quantity and types of food in this type of diet attracts people to follow this. The person who requires a weight reduction follows this diet.

DETAILS OF THIS DIET:

The blood sugar level is increased due carbohydrates which in turn increases the level of insulin in our body. The insulin rides the blood sugar into the cells which in turn stop the breakdown of fat in the body. This causes increase in amount of fat in body and causes weight gain. The aim of the Low Carb diet is to reduce weight which can be done by reduction of carbohydrates which is followed in this type of diet.

Thus body breakdowns the excess fat to provide required energy. The blood sugar level is not related to weight reduction in any way. This type of diet includes meat, egg, poultry, dairy products and non starchy vegetables in the place of fruits (in many diets), whole grains, breads, sweets, pastas and starchy vegetables.

RESULTS:

The amount of weight loss observed in following Low Carb diet is high when compared to other diets like Low calorie diet and Low fat diet. The Low Carb diet must be followed even after good weight loss or else the aim of the diet can’t be achieved. Lowering of blood cholesterol levels can be achieved by following this diet. Highly fat saturated foods must be avoided so that this diet functions properly to have maximum benefits.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO WEIGHT LOSS:

WATER WEIGHT LOSS: Burning of glycogen is caused due to decrease in amount of carbohydrates. This in turn causes release of water in the form of urine and causes weight loss.

APPETITE LOSS: Low Carb diet results in appetite loss but there is no clear evidence for it.

FEELING OF FULLNESS: Due to the large amount of fat and protein present in it, the time taken for digestion is comparatively high. Low Carb diets thus gives feeling of fullness.

REDUCED CALORIES: Due to the absence of calorie booster carbohydrates like Starchy vegetables, grains and breads there is reduced amount of calories. Intake of carbohydrates is main cause of increase of calories.

Following this diet for long period is not so simple. It is proved that the amount of people dropping this diet was very similar to other diets like Low fat diets and Low calorie diets. This shows that there are many problems in following it but once followed it has many advantages.

DISADVANTAGES:

Long time health effects of Low-Carb diets are not known. No experiments have been done for observing this diet on a long time basis because it may cause problems like heart disease and kidney failure later.

This low calorie diets aims to help the body to get rid of poisonous (toxic) substance. So, it does not require the removal of calories, but food that can be pleasant and easy to digest.
Food that gives preference:

Vegetables (best raw or boiled)
Fruits (raw or in the form of fruit juice)
Salads (spacy pure natural plant oil and wine vinegar or lemon juice)
Vegetable juice (fresh)
Eggs (boiled or plant oils)
Yogurt (without boiling water or with fresh fruit or cereal)
Milk (skim)
Meat, fish, poultry meat (without fat, smallpox, boiled or baked)
6-8 glass of water a day
Barm dried yeast (two spoons mixed with fruit juice drink 15 minutes after meals)

Day 1 :

Breakfast: Yogurt or sour milk, young cheese, black bread

Bait: Fruits or fruit juice

Lunch: Asparagus and potato salad with baked fish, bread

Bait: Fruits or fruit juice

Dinner: Boiled vegetables, meat, salad, bread

Day 2 :

Breakfast: Milk, cereals

Bait: Ice cream

Lunch: Cabbage with meat, bread, salad (beet)

Bait: White coffee

Dinner: Boiled vegetables, meat, salad, bread

Day 3 :

Breakfast: Carrot juice, black roll

Bait: Sunflower seeds

Lunch: Cauliflower, chicken meat, salad, bread

Bait: Fruits or fruit juice

Dinner: Yogurt, cheese, bread, salad

Day 4 :

Breakfast: Milk, cereals (Musli)

Bait: Donut

Lunch: Soup of beef meat, carrot, potato (boiled), salad, bread

Bait: Vegetable juice

Dinner: Bread, margarine, jam, tea

Day 5:

Breakfast: Milk, margarine, jam, bread

Bait: Fruit

Lunch: Peas, bread, salad

Bait: Fruit juice or Vegetable Juice

Dinner: Boiled vegetables, fish, salad, bread

Day 6 :

Breakfast: Juice of fruit or vegetables, toast, cheese, margarine

Bait: Fruit salad

Lunch: Chops from soybean, spinach with potatoes, salad, bread

Bait: Fruit

Dinner: Pizza with vegetables

Day 7 :

Breakfast: Milk with Cocoa and roll black, young cheese

Bait: Salad of tomatoes or tomato juice

Lunch: Liver, mashed potatoes, salad

Bait: Pancake

Dinner: Boiled vegetables, meat, salad, bread

I hope this healthy diet plan works good for you

Cheers