A startling fact is that carbohydrates are not responsible for making people fat. Don't feel too badly though, you are not the only person who was sold on the idea that a high protein, low carb diet was the only way to lose weight.
Here is a simple way to demonstrate this fact. Think about the vegetarians you know, are there any overweight problems among them? The high protein diets rely on a lot of animal fats and proteins, but these vegetarians don't eat them. Startling indeed, isn't it?
Maybe you don't know any vegetarians. They certainly are hard to find, especially in the Midwest, where I live.
You may wonder about the science involved here. After all, many of those folks promoting the low carb diets are well educated, aren't they? Being well educated doesn't mean that you are infallible. Besides, the same science that supports the low carb diet also supports the high carb diet. They didn't get it wrong, they just didn't consider the whole story.
That might sound like a contradiction, but it isn't. I'm going to explain why in just a moment. Fist, let me give you the science on this. You most likely are not a biochemist or a physiologist and neither am I. But I have studied the subjects a bit. Don't focus on the technical jargon in the next paragraph,just try to grasp the overall point. You don't need to be a scientist to use common sense and basic reasoning skills. Ready?
Consider this bit of biochemistry. Malonyl -CoA exists in high amounts when there is plenty of metabolic fuel present. Thus,carnitine acyltransferase is inhibited and this in turn prevents acyl-CoA from crossing into the cell's mitochondria. Another enzyme is inhibited by the presence of NADH and Thiolase is also inhibited by the presence of Acetyl-COA. In short, when a lot of glucose is present, fatty acid metabolism is inhibited.
It is the last sentence that clues us in here. Basically, a cell will not convert fat into energy if there is glucose present. When the cell has carbs and sugar to work on, it will not convert the fat to energy, thus the fat gets stored.
This is why the low carb diets work, with little to zero carbohydrates and subsequently glucose to work on, the fat will be used for energy. This is exactly why the high carb diet works too. When no or little fat is present, it won't be stored as fat.
In addition to this, it is important to realize that it costs the body quite a bit of energy to take carbs and store them as fat. This alone is actually a positive. There really needs to be some form of fat present to make it easier.
This should help you understand that whatever your diet consistsof, if you want to remain or get thin, you need to avoid mixing fats and carbs together. A fat consists of a fatty acid head and a carbohydrate tail. This means when you mix your fat andcarbs together you are asking for trouble, assuming you care about weight, that is.
So now it should be clear why so many people in North America have a weight problem as the NIH was happy to point out a few weeks ago. Think about the typical American diet.It generally consists of lots of combinations of fat and carbs.
As Dr. Neal Barnard points out in his book, "Foods That Cause You To Lose Weight", It is fat that makes people fat.
Don't want to be a vegetarian? I don't blame you. Really, you don't have to be one. Just quit mixing your proteins/fats and carbohydrates together.
Don't overlook the obvious, there is ton of candy and desserts out there that are a mixture of fat and sugar. Meat and potatoes - perhaps this classic is a serious blunder in seperating fats and carbs. Armed with this knowledge,you can probably come up with dozens of examples of potentially fattening mixtures of food on your own.
This article is for information only. It is not intended to prescribe, treat or diagnose any health problem. Consult your physician before changing your diet.
Dave Snape is a health, fitness and wellness enthusiast. His website is http://tobeinformed.com
executive chauffeured services Bradford .. Madison to Airport carAccording to the Journal of the American Medical Association, writing... Read More
According to the BMI chart, if you are overweight, you... Read More
So you're overweight, "fat"--to be honest--and you want to start... Read More
Although all of the risks involved in gastric bypass surgery... Read More
Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably... Read More
Dieters are often told ? drink water. Drink a minimum... Read More
Here are 7 simple habits that can help anyone enjoy... Read More
FACT: Obesity accounts for 300,000 deaths a year in the... Read More
Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what... Read More
WHAT DOES BEING FIT REALLY MEAN?The "INSIDE-OUT" approach to fitness... Read More
Not so resolved on that "New Year's Resolution" to be... Read More
If you're serious about losing weight and getting fit, you... Read More
I have had some e-mails come in and everyone is... Read More
Looking for Diet Programs on net is like looking for... Read More
Many physical problems are related to obese condition, like difficulties... Read More
Today, Ephedra is an herb of controversy. It contains ephedrine,... Read More
Have you ever received those tempting ads that seem to... Read More
Control that sweet tooth. Remember that sweet things generally mean... Read More
Diet and Exercise. They are the inseparable twins that are... Read More
Thankfully, winter does not last forever! In the spring there... Read More
If you have been trying to lose weight permanently, then... Read More
My name is Greg Ryan. I am a high profile... Read More
Obesity and fast foods - there's little doubt about the... Read More
Debunking The Ab MythAb training has been done to death... Read More
The huge companies stealing your money by promising impossible results... Read More
O'Hare Chicago prom limo ..Over the past 5 years, online weight loss programs have... Read More
Low carb beer and lite beer are two different animals.... Read More
How do we know what we know? Often, our knowledge... Read More
From the moment of birth your first emotional experiences establish... Read More
If you are looking for a way to lose fifty... Read More
I learned about gaining weight when I heard the question... Read More
Yes it's true- and so unfair. As we get older... Read More
The Review Diaries She Unlimited MagazineThere are masses of carbohydrate... Read More
How many calories you consume has a big impact on... Read More
In the early nineties I had the opportunity to work... Read More
Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what... Read More
It's always great to find a protein supplement with very... Read More
If you've been pursuing a lighter, healthier version of yourself,... Read More
There is no such thing as spot reducing. Any fat... Read More
Weight loss from exercise can be achieved by walking, running,... Read More
Do you know someone that is obsessed with the scale?... Read More
1. CUT THE SIMPLE CARBS.It's unfortunate that the majority of... Read More
negative calorie effect in foodsWhatever food we eat,... Read More
Many people (especially on the net) claim that you can... Read More
As I explained in the first part of this article,... Read More
Any weight loss or diet plan, including low-carb plans like... Read More
Do you tend to find your weight increases when you... Read More
1. Persistence!Violate this step and you'll never achieve permanent results.... Read More
Obesity acceptance, also known as fat acceptance, has a simple,... Read More
Water is useful when we are trying for losing weight.... Read More
Weight Loss |