High Protein Diet Plan

The Low Carb High Protein Diet

Khristine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:06:22 +0000

Anybody who has been keeping track of various diets for the simple purpose of choosing the most appropriate one, would realize that the there are plenty of new diets that keep popping with alarming regularity. They are a fad for a short while and then they just fade away into ignominy after dieters realize that they are either impractical to keep up or they just plain do not work. The low-carb high-protein diet has however retained its popular status for a remarkably long time. if you’ve heard about this diet and do not know how or why it works, this article will throw some light onto the subject and help you on your way to successful weight loss.

In the 1970s this low carb high protein diet reached was enormously popular because of the movement against refined sugar at that time. Soon after that, doctors began to think differently and started advising people that in order to eat sensibly they had to increase their carbohydrate intake. This came about mainly because of overwhelming evidence that increased intake of fat was the primary cause of several cancers and also of heart disease. More studies that were done on the subject later revealed that low-carbohydrate diets were indeed the best and they brought about overall health.

Then again, even within the low carb high protein diet there were several different versions. Some of these diets advocated any amount of protein which could be got from poultry, shellfish, red meat, eggs, cheese and fish. At the same time, foods that were high in carbohydrates, especially in refined sugar were practically eliminated from the diet. Foods such as potatoes, pasta and bread as well as several vegetables and fruit were completely banned from the diet.

This is what a person would typically eat for a day if they were on a low carb high protein diet:

Breakfast – Bacon and cheese would be allowed but no juice or toast

Lunch – A double cheeseburger accompanied by a small salad

Dinner – Fried chicken or steak accompanied by a medium size salad with cheese salad dressing

The low carb high protein diet is not without its drawbacks. One of the major weaknesses of this diet is that dieters tend to increase their consumption of cholesterol and saturated fat to make up for the reduced amounts of cholesterol. This could in turn increase the odds of heart disease.

Although you are sure to hear a lot about the advantages of the low carb high protein diet, especially with regards to weight loss, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor or your dietitian before going onto this diet. This is especially important if you have any existing medical problem.

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Is Dieting Really Beneficial?

Khristine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:03:30 +0000

When it comes to weight loss, we come across a lot of different diet plans every day which promise surprising results. But if you are one of those people that have opted for any of those diets and lost weight, you must have observed that within some days or months of losing weight, you gained weight again. Furthermore, going on a diet by following those “magical” diet plans now and then, may actually cause a lot of deficiencies in your body. So is dieting that bad?

Most of the quick-fix diets are unhealthy and unbalanced. If you observe, almost every weight loss scheme involves blocking out a whole food class from your diet. For instance, a no carbohydrate plan demands that we refrain from having all the foods that have carbohydrates in then and we all know how important carbohydrates are for our body. Although plans like this help us in losing weight, they can also cause deficiencies in our body.

Most of the Diets are effective just because they reduce the calorie consumption of a person. When a person reduce his food intake and losses weight, there is fall in their energy levels and when they don’t get enough fats, out body use the fat cells which are already in out body which results in additional loss of energy. As the result a dieter may find himself feeling tired very often.

So why do we regain the weight we started to loose when dieting? The reason behind this is plans restrict a person on what, how much when and when to eat and so on. Due to these restrictions people usually give up the idea after a while, and start having their normal food intake. As the result, they gain weight again.

Failed dieting leads to mental stress because it’s not just your body that gets affected by diet plans, your mind gets affected too. As the rate of failure of the plans is high, there is a high possibility of causing anxiety and stress in that person. He may start feeling and even believing that he is failure and may even get depressed.

Clearly, dieting can be quite unhealthy, not for just out body but for our minds as well. If you really want to lose weight, the best way of accomplishing it is by exercising regularly, following a balanced diet, drinking lots of water and having smaller meals, and healthy snacks.

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The Glycemic Index Diet

Khristine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:59:12 +0000

The Glycemic Index diet has found its way into mainstream weight loss society through its use of helping manage diabetes and blood sugar level spikes. Because people with diabetes are not able to regulate their blood sugar, the implementation of the Glycemic Index diet can help avoid those spikes and maintain a more steady level of blood sugar levels.

To explain exactly how the Glycemic diet works, you must understand the process of digestion of carbohydrates. Whether you eat a simple or complex carbohydrate, the process is the same. Your body breaks down the carbohydrate into a sugar compound called glucose which raises your blood sugar level. This rise is called the glycemic response and is affected by many factors including the quantity of food, the type of carbohydrate, cooking method, amount of processing it underwent, and the total amount eaten. After these factors have been assessed, the food is given a ranking between 1 -100 to determine whether it is a high, low, or moderate glycemic index food.

In fact, the reason that it works for weight loss is because it normalizes the amount and quality of your carbohydrate intake. Generally, low to moderate glycemic index food fall into the healthier, nutrient dense, high in fiber category making them a perfect range of food for individuals on weight loss plans; however, this is not always the case.

Low glycemic index foods often help control the appetite and sustain cravings. This goes along well with the theory that these low GI foods take a long time to digest which ultimately keeps you feeling fuller for longer and providing less of an opportunity to indulge in snacking.

Most of the food that is categorized into the low to moderate level include whole grain products, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, coupled with lean protein and healthy fat sources. The idea of allowing yourself to eat an unrestricted amount of these types of healthy fare promotes not only a psychological feeling of well being but also does not require you to count calories or follow complicated meal plans.

Here is a very loosely based equation to use in order to find out what the glycemic index is of a certain food in a pinch. Locate the carbohydrate quantity on the nutritional information and multiple by 3. For example, a fruit and nut bar containing 19 grams of carbohydrates has a glycemic index rating of 57. The three categories are low (less than 55), moderate (56 – 69) and high (70 and above). Most of your food choices should come from the low category for optimum weight loss.

The Glycemic Index diet is not for everyone; however, it may be the perfect option for those who are sensitive to insulin and blood sugar spikes.

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Khristine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:11:47 +0000

if i weigh 140 lbs and the diet gives me 190 grams of protein a day is that bad?

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Khristine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:21:55 +0000

I want to get more toned, but I don’t want to be mal-nourished! Thanks

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Khristine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:16:40 +0000

With people drinking high-protein shakes and following high protein diets in efforts to build muscle, lose weight, etc. wondering if there were any downsides to all this protein intake.

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Ive been lifting for years but have not taken supplements for an extended amount of time. Latley I havent been making gains and am wondering if supplements make an advantage for building recovery and performance.

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Khristine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:14:56 +0000

I am currently in a low carb diet but my cholesterol results where high, do I need to change anything in my diet? Or is there any suggestion on what I can eat to reduce my cholesterol.

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Khristine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:14:50 +0000

Can anyone tell me something else besides egg whites and protien shakes that I can eat for breakfast? Thanks

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Khristine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:14:46 +0000

A high protein diet isn’t necessary, as you get all the protein you need in the foods you eat daily. Go to your search engine and type in “Protein how much do I need” and you will find info there.

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