FAT LOSS COACH
Speaks Out
7 Reasons a Low - Carbohydrate Diet is Wrong
The human body is designed to run best on a certain type and balance of fuel.
Unfortunately the latest low-carbohydrate fad diets are not fuel that the human
body was designed to run on. Low - carbohydrate diets can cause several health
concerns over time. Here are the top seven.
1. Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excessive uric acid levels, start
to crystalize in joints, leading to pain and inflamation. Uric acid is a waste
product in the liver's metabolism of protein. Excessive amounts of protein may
lead to an inability of elimination of uric acid. The FAT LOSS COACH
recommends you should not to exceed 1-1.25 grams of protein per lean pound of
body weight.
2. Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard masses that form in the kidneys when uric acid or
calcium oxalate crystalizes and over time form stones. Insoluble fiber found
only in carbohydrates reduces the absorption of calcium, which cause urinary
calcium levels to drop resulting in prevention of kidney stone's formation.
The FAT LOSS COACH program recommends the consumption of 30 or more grams of
fiber daily. This is not attainable on low - carbohydrate diets.
3. Constipation and Poor Intestinal Health
To maintain good intestinal health our bodies require thirty or more grams of
fiber daily. Fiber is divided into two types soluble and insoluble. Insoluble
fiber is vital in formation of stools and decreases the time process of waste
elimination. Low carbohydrate diets are too low in insoluble fiber and
increase risk of constipation. Poor transit time of waste material increases
risk of certain colon cancers. Insoluble fibers prevent the buildup of mucus
on intestinal walls which lead to poor absorption of nutrients into the body.
Low carbohydrate diets are inadequate to maintain good intestinal wall health.
The FAT LOSS COACH program uses whole grains, oats, beans, fruits and vegetable
which are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. This lowers the risk for
constipation, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, crohn's disease, hemorrhoids and
colon cancers.
4. Rise in Cholesterol Levels increase Risk Heart Disease
Risk of heart disease increases on a low carbohydrate, low fiber diets. These
diets promote excessive amounts of animal protein, cholesterol and saturated
fat. Exuberant amounts of protein increase homocysteine, which is a bi product
of the amino acid methionine. Many experts believe that high homocysteine
levels have many toxic effects which lead to increase risk of heart disease and
hardening of arteries. Low carbohydrate, low fiber diets reduce the
absorption and elimination of digestive bile in the intestines. Digestive bile
is produced in the liver from cholesterol. A decrease in digestive bile
production raises blood serum cholesterol levels which increases risk of heart
disease. Unlike low carbohydrate diets the FAT LOSS COACH promotes
nutritional balance providing 30% protein, 50% high fiber carbohydrates, 20%
fat.
5. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the reduction of bone density, due to the loss of calcium over
long periods of time. Several dietary factors increase the risk of
osteoporosis. When dietary protein reaches excessive levels, so does the loss
of calcium in the urine. Most studies show that a life - long high protein
diet results in an increase of osteoporosis. Poor intestinal health due to low
fiber diets cause inadequate absorption of calcium in intestines contributing
to poor bone formation. This would suggest that all low carbohydrate diets
cannot become a life long lifestyle of eating. This is only one of many
reasons why low carbohydrate diets provide poor Long Term Weight Control.
Interestingly, a diet too low in protein can also increase risk of
osteoporosis. There is no one size fits all when managing our weight. All
FAT LOSS COACH programs are customized to the individual providing the right
balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat.
6. Loss of Muscle and Reduction of Metabolism
Any diet that applies the restriction of calories less than the body's daily
requirements over long periods of time will result in the loss of lean muscle
tissue and a decrease in the metabolism. All low carbohydrate diets are
focused solely on weight loss. The loss of fat comes at a high cost, which is
the loss of lean muscle. The loss of muscle reduces the resting metabolic
rate, which is the major cause for rebound weight gain. Research shows 95% of
all dieters' will regain that weight back. WE DON'T FAIL AT DIET'S - DIET'S
FAIL US! The FAT LOSS COACH is a nutritional breakthrough because of it's
three day eating cycle, called the GLYCO - CYCLE. The secret is we don't try
to lose fat every day. That would result in losing muscle and reducing
metabolism. ( Go to FAT LOSS COACH story to learn how the Glyco - Cycle was
discovered ).
7. Poor Exercise Performance and Recovery
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for your muscles and brain. Eating a low
carbohydrate diet prevent proper maintenance of muscle and liver glycogen (
storage form of carbohydrate and water ), decreasing muscle performance and
increasing muscle fatigue. ATP is the main source of energy for all muscle
contraction. When a muscle is used, a chemical reaction breaks down ATP to
produce energy. There is only enough ATP stored in the muscle for a few
contractions. More ATP is needed. There are three enzyme systems that can
create more ATP. The three sources of ATP for muscle contraction are
carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acid proteins. Carbohydrates metabolize
efficiently and are therefore used first. If carbohydrates are not available,
your muscles metabolize fatty acids and amino acids as secondary sources of
ATP. These secondary sources are not efficient, which consequently cause your
strength and endurance to drop drastically. The FAT LOSS COACH is customized
to your amount of muscle and exercise schedule. It provides 50% of your
calories from high fiber, low glycemic ( turn into blood sugar slowly )
carbohydrates which are metabolized into muscle energy best. This will lead to
increases in strength and muscle endurance.
Final Thoughts
Long term success managing weight starts with the right approach. If you are
overweight, the real problem is that you have too much body fat for how much
muscle you possess. A body composition solution is needed, not just a weight
loss diet. Your goal should be to lose fat without losing muscle or
sacrificing your health in the process. To maintain your results your eating
habits must develop life long character. Low carbohydrate diets provide
initial weight loss, but at the high cost of losing muscle and reducing
metabolism. They are inadequate sources of fuel to support exercise activity,
which is vital in maintaining good health. The risks to your health long term
makes low carbohydrate diet's poor solutions for life long weight management.
Submitted by:
- Name: Charles Remington - Nutritionist
- Date: 02/05/04 at 17:01
- Email: charlie@thefatlosscoach.com
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