| Low carb diets, which are also known as low | | | | sides to the low carb theory, however, with |
| carbohydrate diets, are diet programs that are | | | | individuals who oppose and those who agree with |
| designed to promote weight loss while at the | | | | the approach. Specifically, those opposed to the |
| same time attempting to restrict the consumption | | | | use of a low carb diet may recognize the risks |
| of carbohydrates. The idea behind a low carb diet | | | | and possible side effects, including headaches, |
| is that the consumption of carbohydrates is linked | | | | fatigue, nausea, dizziness and/or dehydration. By |
| to obesity and increased insulin levels. Some | | | | lowering or eliminating dietary fiber altogether, |
| nutritionists share various opinions regarding the | | | | many believe that constipation may also occur as |
| validity and safety of a low carb diet, while others | | | | a result of the fiber absence. In addition, some |
| rely on the seemingly strong evidence that lends | | | | believe that the replacement of cholesterol and |
| truth to the claim that a low carb diet can actually | | | | foods high in saturated fat my increase the risk |
| promote weight loss.A low carb diet is specifically | | | | of developing heart disease. There are also some |
| geared toward eliminating or reducing the foods | | | | concerns that kidney problems may ensue as a |
| that contain sugar, grains and starches. Because | | | | result of the organs becoming overworked, but |
| each of these products are categorized as | | | | there are no scientific studies to support this |
| carbohydrates, they are replaced with various | | | | theory as of yet.Large food producers have |
| other foods containing increased levels of fat and | | | | certainly felt the effects of low carb diet foods, |
| protein. Many dieters include vegetables as part of | | | | with both good and bad results depending on the |
| a healthy diet and even though they too are | | | | company. For instance, pasta makers are said to |
| considered to be carbohydrates, vegetables are | | | | have suffered a reduction in the demand for their |
| thought to be healthier than grains.There are two | | | | products. |