1. Low-carbohydrate diets are usually prescribed for weight management. What happens here is that the
traditional food pyramid is rearranged. Where the greatest portion is starches, rice, and breads, a bit of
switching is used to lessen carbohydrate consumption and bigger portions of protein and fats are used.
These special diets are usually given not only for weight control but also those having cardiovascular
syndrome, high blood pressure, and diabetes (since sugar levels need to be controlled). Take note too,
that these diets do not necessarily mean just the famous Atkins diet. There are other diet programs that
follow this scheme.
Reading up on reduced carbohydrate diets,
you would find out that there is a vast array
of foods to choose from even eliminated
starches. It’s actually a very flavorful
lifestyle, and far from boring. Bacon-
wrapped scallops and bourbon-beer rib eye
steaks have rich and robust flavors suitable
for a dinner party or weekend barbecue.
Beyond pumpkin pie is the perfect (and guilt-
free) Thanksgiving dinner dessert (or have it
all-year round!).
The usual starch or “white food” may be
substituted for goodies like tofu (which, by
the way, is also an excellent source of
protein), cauliflower, and onions. Onions
sautéed in butter taste awesome over grilled
pork. For a light, healthy siding, heat some
olive oil, toss in blanched cauliflower florets, and add sprinkling of seasoning and serve with seafood or
steak.
With the influx of rich flavors and meats in a reduced-carb diet, it is important to not go overboard. Sure,
we eliminate carbohydrate but again, too much of a good thing can be harmful. Eat small portions first
and come back for more. The good thing too about eliminating and/or lessening carbohydrates is that you
get to enjoy a variety of flavors since
carbs usually “fill” us up making us
full faster. Yes, we are allowed steak
and bacon in this diet, but make sure
to have everything in moderation so
as to avoid other health
complications.
A low-carb diet is an acquired
lifestyle. At first, there will be carb
withdrawals especially if you’re
someone who’s used to eating a lot
of starch. But little by little, the body
adjusts to it. Consult your dietician
on how to slowly wean yourself from
carbohydrates and how to ease it in
slowly until your body and mind gets
used to the program. It’s all about committing to it, and then who knows if you may enjoy the food and it
develops into a personal lifestyle?
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