The human body is designed to run best on a certain type and
balance of fuel. Unfortunately the latest low-carbohydrate fad
diets are not fuel that the human body was designed to run on.
Low - carbohydrate diets can cause several health concerns over
time. Here are the top seven...
1. Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excessive uric acid
levels, start to crystalize in joints, leading to pain and inflamation.
Uric acid is a waste product in the liver's metabolism of protein.
Excessive amounts of protein may lead to an inability of elimination
of uric acid. The FAT LOSS COACH recommends you should not to
exceed 1-1.25 grams of protein per lean pound of body weight.
2. Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard masses that form in the kidneys when uric
acid or calcium oxalate crystalizes and over time form stones.
Insoluble fiber found only in carbohydrates reduces the absorption
of calcium, which cause urinary calcium levels to drop resulting
in prevention of kidney stone's formation. The FAT LOSS COACH
program recommends the consumption of 30 or more grams of fiber
daily. This is not attainable on low - carbohydrate diets.
3. Constipation and Poor Intestinal Health
To maintain good intestinal health our bodies require thirty
or more grams of fiber daily. Fiber is divided into two types
soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber is vital in formation of
stools and decreases the time process of waste elimination. Low
carbohydrate diets are too low in insoluble fiber and increase
risk of constipation. Poor transit time of waste material increases
risk of certain colon cancers. Insoluble fibers prevent the buildup
of mucus on intestinal walls which lead to poor absorption of
nutrients into the body. Low carbohydrate diets are inadequate
to maintain good intestinal wall health. The FAT LOSS COACH program
uses whole grains, oats, beans, fruits and vegetable which are
rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. This lowers the risk for
constipation, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, crohn's disease,
hemorrhoids and colon cancers.
4. Rise in Cholesterol Levels increase Risk Heart Disease
Risk of heart disease increases on a low carbohydrate, low fiber
diets. These diets promote excessive amounts of animal protein,
cholesterol and saturated fat. Exuberant amounts of protein increase
homocysteine, which is a bi product of the amino acid methionine.
Many experts believe that high homocysteine levels have many toxic
effects which lead to increase risk of heart disease and hardening
of arteries. Low carbohydrate, low fiber diets reduce the absorption
and elimination of digestive bile in the intestines. Digestive
bile is produced in the liver from cholesterol. A decrease in
digestive bile production raises blood serum cholesterol levels
which increases risk of heart disease. Unlike low carbohydrate
diets the FAT LOSS COACH promotes nutritional balance providing
30% protein, 50% high fiber carbohydrates, 20% fat.
5. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the reduction of bone density, due to the loss
of calcium over long periods of time. Several dietary factors
increase the risk of osteoporosis. When dietary protein reaches
excessive levels, so does the loss of calcium in the urine. Most
studies show that a life - long high protein diet results in an
increase of osteoporosis. Poor intestinal health due to low fiber
diets cause inadequate absorption of calcium in intestines contributing
to poor bone formation. This would suggest that all low carbohydrate
diets cannot become a life long lifestyle of eating. This is only
one of many reasons why low carbohydrate diets provide poor Long
Term Weight Control. Interestingly, a diet too low in protein
can also increase risk of osteoporosis. There is no one size fits
all when managing our weight. All FAT LOSS COACH programs are
customized to the individual providing the right balance of protein,
carbohydrate and fat.
