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