Are you tempted to go on a low carb fad diet? Before you commit yourself to the latest low carb fad diet, you’ll want to check out the scientific evidence behind these weight loss plans.

Low carb diets claim you’ll shed pounds quickly if you eliminate or reduce your carb consumption below a certain level. There is a grain of truth underlying these diets; a low carb diet will help you maintain a steady blood sugar level, which will in turn allow your body to function while producing less insulin. High levels of insulin in your blood stream can result in your body storing excess calories as fat. Most people do indeed experience a drop in weight when they follow a low carb diet plan.

Unfortunately, low carb diet programs lure dieters in with the promise that they will lose weight without watching portions or counting calories. The concept that you can eat as much as you want (as long as it’s low or no carb) and still lose weight was recently challenged by a study commissioned by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. This study oversaw the weight loss efforts of 800 adults using four different diet plans, low carb included. The results of the study showed that you need to count calories and limit caloric intake if you wish to lose weight and keep it off.

Low carb fad diet plans also don’t account for dealing with cravings that come up. If you can’t resist the cravings, you can’t stay on the plan long enough to see results.

One last concern is the serious loss of energy most people on these diets experience. It’s very difficult to exercise when you have no energy. If you don’t eat carbs, it’s very challenging to perform well athletically. Many people find it impossible to exercise at all until they resume eating carbs.

Now you can make an educated choice regarding low carb fad diets.

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