Carb Restricted Diet Health Risks

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Carb Restricted Diet Health Risks - Fad Dieting - Restricting Carbs in Daily Diet

In an effort to be fair to the ultra-popular carb diets, we'll list the positives and negatives of Carb Restricted Diets.

The Positive Elements of Carb Restricted Diets

Simple carbohydrates such as donuts, pastries, cakes and cookies are put out of the diet.

Many individuals have achieved weight loss success while on carb-restricted diet plans.

The Negative Elements of Carb Restricted Diets & the Health Risks Imposed

A diet containing excessive animal protein/fat as well as reduced fiber increases health risks for heart, kidney, cancer, strokes, diabetes, osteoporosis and gout.

Meat, seafood, shellfish, eggs, nuts and seeds are generally high in purines - something that individuals suffering from gout should take great care to avoid. In people who are prone to gout, the purines are broken down into uric acid due to diet, thus triggering gout.

Kidney stones are also more likely due to the high protein, ketogenic diet.

Endurance and stamina is greatly reduced. Think of carbs as the spark plugs in your body.

Because the low-carb diet generally includes less fruits, vegetables whole grains and dairy products than the food pyramid guidelines, foods that are 'allowed' on the low-carb diets generally contain more magnesium, potassium and calcium. In addition, salt (sodium) is generally not restricted on low-carb diets.

Potassium, calcium and sodium are the electrolytes of the body - and work to balance water. Keep in mind that our bodies consist mostly of water. With the increase of potassium and calcium - blood pressure also increases, and even more so in older adults.

Individuals on low-carb diets can also place their bodies into a state of ketosis, thus triggering Keto Breath - the odor a bit like a citrus-plastic-alcohol scent.

There appears to be more negative reasons revolving around the carb-restricted diet than positive reasons at this time.

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