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Low Carb Diets |
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Introduction & Overview |
Low carb diets are all the rage these days, because they promise fast results, which most people want when they are going on a diet plan. These diets have many names-such as South Beach Diet, Sugar Busters and the Zone. However, the granddaddy of low carb diet plan is no doubt the Atkins Diet, which has spawned a full line of supplements and books to help users manage this diet.
In general these diets deliver quick weight loss, but it is not usually long lasting, which is one of the problems with these diets. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at the concept and design of low carb diets to see what they entail.
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| Pros |
• May cause quick initial weight loss
• Some inexpensive plans available
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| Cons |
• Uses somewhat of a starvation principle, which may pose side effects for some
• For many, weight loss is usually quickly regained
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| Concept |
Low carb diets utilize an approach that severely redistricts user’s intake of carbs. Carbs are classified in four groups- sugars, starches, dietary fibers, and fruit pectin. As well as boosting weight loss low carbohydrate diets are believed to help reduce cravings for sugar, as well as boost the body’s serotonin levels because the starch intake is significantly decreased.
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| Design |
Low carb diets are designed around limiting the carbs outlined above, however, Carbs play a vital role creating energy for the body’s cells, and in fact they are the primary supplier of energy to the cells. This is why those who use this kind of diet often feel sluggish or tired. Carbs also help the pancreas do its job, as well as supply energy to other systems in the body.
The reason why Low carb diet initially work is because they deprive the body of insulin, which in turn forces the body to feed on the fat deposits. This fasting also puts the body on the path of ketosis, which basally means starvation, which is why the body starts to feed on the fatty deposits- Sounds great right – instant fat loss. Not so fast - there are many side effects and health related concerns that go hand in hand with these diets, such as kidney damage, bad breath, constipation, nausea, gas and low energy levels, as well as increased the risk of osteoporosis.
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| Cost |
The cost of low carb diets can vary from plan to plan. The Atkins diet can be found in a book, retailing for $7.99. The South Beach Diet is also a book based plan in a similar price range. The Zone diet has a website, a book and a range of prepared foods for users to choose from. In general, we believe that it is important for consumers to carefully review their needs, and their overall health to see if they can tolerate this kind of diet. On blogs and other outside sources users of these plans report feeling usually tired.
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| Conclusion |
Overall, Low carb diets may be helpful to some consumers, while others may find them particularly hard to manage. These diets usually promote eating foods high in fat and calories, such as ham, steak, bacon and dairy products, a fact that many experts argue will only add fat to user’s waistline in the long term, as well as being detrimental to their overall cardiovascular health.
In the end, we believe that customer service is one of the most important features when it comes to deciding on a weight loss plan. Inevitability consumers have questions that they need answered to maximize their weight loss. If a plan does not have a good quality customer care department in place, it can significantly impede weight loss, effectively stopping them form reaching their goals. Conversely a good customer care department, which is friendly and knowledgeable, can really help users of a plan or a holistic supplement meet or exceed their weight loss goals.
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