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Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
By Jackie Serta
 The major complaint of those who use the Atkins diet is the intestinal problems that are associated with reducing carbohydrates. These problems can include constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms can happen to anybody at some point, but those who follow a low-carb diet are especially prone.
Most commonly dieters will experience diarrhea during the early days of induction. This is a result of the body getting rid of excess carbohydrates. It also marks the beginning of the ketosis process. So in actuality, experiencing diarrhea at the beginning of the diet is a good thing. It indicates that you are on the road to becoming a fat burning machine.
Constipation is a side effect of lack of fiber in the low carb diet. Whole grains, legumes and fruit are the normal sources of dietary fiber, and they are all restricted on the Atkins diet's initial phases.
However, you shouldn't be scared off from the low-carb way of life because of these issues. There are simple solutions that can prevent and help with these symptoms and allow you to continue with |
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 |
By Jay Snaric
 Understanding the Carb Loading Phenomenon has proven to be an essential element for women who have been successful with weight loss. When the Carb Loading Phenomenon is properly utilized it results in fast, safe, and effective weight loss.
The phenomenon occurs when positive carbohydrates are consumed, while negative carbohydrates are avoided. When a diet consists of only positive carbohydrates a phenomenon occurs that signals her body to very efficiently burn the stored triglycerides in her adipose tissue (fat). This results in weight loss.
Negative carbohydrates are absorbed rapidly into the blood, and have a substantial affect on the release of the hormone insulin from the pancreas. These hyper-insulin (high insulin) levels, as well as sharp insulin spikes, are associated with weight gain, heart disease, and diabetes.
Negative carbs include white rice, potatoes, white bread, high fructose corn syrup, natural sweeteners, table sugar, and all sugary drinks. Table sugar and white bread/potatoes have the same negative consequence on the carb loading phenomenon. If you can understand why sitting down and eating tablespoon after tablespoon of |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 July 2008 )
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