Discover The Truth About Low Carb
Posted on August 3rd, 2008 by admin
Will you lose weight on a low-carb diet? The truth is- temporarily. The fact is many other world populations eat a high carb diet, yet they have a low incidence of obesity and chronic disease. They eat more carbohydrates and less protein then their overweight American, who is riddled with disease.
Carbohydrates is the energy for the body. It is like fuel in an engine, they ‘burn’ in the presence of oxygen, providing 4 calories per gram. There are plentiful in the plant kingdom and are abundantly found in fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, honey and sugar.
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