A low carbohydrate diet is one in which you eat less than the RDA of 300 grams. There are several variations on this type of diet; some of the better-known ones are being Atkins, Zone and South Beach but there are many low carb diets out there.

Why do people go on a low carb diet? The most popular reason is to lose weight, but a low carb diet will also help to control your blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol. When the carbs are reduced in the diet, increased protein and fats are consumed with some of the diets regulating exactly which proteins and fats are allowed. (more…)

Diets come in all forms and one that many people rely on is the low glycemic index diet. The glycemic index ranks the effects that the carbohydrate in food has on the glucose levels in the blood. A food that is high on the glycemic index will cause your blood sugar to rise dramatically. However this effect is temporary and soon after eating you will start to feel full again. Foods which are low on the glycemic index will keep you full for longer and will not cause blood sugar to rapidly rise. (more…)

There is no big mystery to low carb weight loss. The facts are simple; reduce the amount of “bad” carbs you eat and you will lose weight. At the same time, increase the amount of “good” carbs you eat and you won’t feel hungry and be tempted back to those “bad” carbs.

So, what is the difference between “good” and “bad” carbs?

Let’s deal with the bad guys first. “Bad” carbs are simple carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion, give us a spike in blood sugar and then leave us feeling hungrier than before. (more…)

A very heart friendly diet is the Mediterranean food diet plan. This diet was developed as it was noted that those in the Mediterranean countries had very low cholesterol and a low occurrence of heart disease. The main food groups involved in the Mediterranean diet plan include fish, good fats, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. There are specific foods within these groups that are very beneficial to your hearts health. (more…)