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Low-carb diet: pros and cons of reducing carbohydrates
By Naturale Bio
The premise is always the same: we talk to you about different types of diets and nutritional trends for purely informational purposes, without promoting them or giving value judgments, based on reliable sources. So, even in the case of the low-carb diet, we will try to explain as best we can what it is, what the pros and cons are.
What is the low-carb diet
Low-carb means, literally, “low carbohydrate intake”. The low-carb diet, therefore, is a diet based on thedaily consumption of minimal doses of carbohydrates, favoring proteins and fats as macronutrients.
We can say that it is the macro-container in which various more specific diets are framed, such as theproteica, the ketogenic or the paleo, all having in common a reduced introduction of carbohydrates into the body.
In practice, the principle of this diet is the fact that the body reacts to the lack of carbohydrates by attacking the reserves to have enough energy. That is, glycogen (glucose "stored" in the liver) and, subsequently, lipids, the reserve fat, accumulated in the body in a localized way.
What foods to eat if you are on a low-carb diet
mediterranea.So what to eat? It will be necessary to favor protein sources such as white meat, dairy products, fish and eggs, and fat sources such as dried fruit and avocado. It is difficult to think of following a vegan diet that is also low-carb, given that cereals and fruit are mainly made up of carbohydrates.
Pros and cons of a low-carb diet
Following a diet for long periods that severely limits entire categories of nutrients is, in itself, unhealthy. It is always better to follow a varied and balanced diet at the table.
SomeHarvard studiesand also from Laparoscopic Surgery at the Turin Hospital have highlighted how the low-carb diet can be useful in extreme cases of obesity and related cardiovascular diseases. In fact, it allows you to reduce weight effectively and quickly, also lowering blood sugar and triglycerides in the blood. Obviously, however, these are borderline cases, to be followed under strict medical supervision.
In general, carbohydrates should never be demonized, on the contrary, they are the fuel of our brain and depriving them can lead to mood swings, confusion and poor concentration.
Even taking too much protein and fat to compensate for the calories not introduced with carbohydrates is not good in the long run, because you risk tiring your kidneys and liver.
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