High or Low Carb, Which Is The Best Fat Loss Diet?

by Ricardo d Argence

When most people want to lose weight the first thing they usually do is start a diet. And a diet to most people means stop eating. Wrong! A healthy diet should consist of eating less of the foods that contain calories from simple carbohydrates like sugar and processed flour, and more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and good sources of 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.

Cereal, pasta, rice and wholegrain breads. 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 wholesome for you in addition to being rather filling and beneficial to your digestive system since they are high in fiber.

Fruits. Fruits contain what is normally classified as sugary carbs but the good news is: they are natural, and are much lower in calories than cakes, biscuits, lollies and the like. Eating 2-4 fruits a day will meet your daily vitamin and mineral requirements as well as meeting your water needs.

Vegetables. The best food that you could eat in unlimited amounts without jeopardizing your health,would most likely be vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are the best, as they contain plenty of minerals and antioxidants. Want to feel energized? Eating a good mix of bright, colorful vegetables daily will help cleanse your body. Usually, within the range of not less than 5 serving of vegetables a day for low calory naintainance.

There to be no long term differences between low carb and low fat diets as far as weight loss is concerned. There is no substitute for simply watching how much food you take in and making healthy choices. Avoid fatty foods if it's at all possible!

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