Did you know that in 2012 there were a reported 108 million Americans on a diet? Did you also know that 80% of weight conscious individuals try to lose lbs on their own using various fad diets?!
Weight loss from fad dieting, however, is not a safe means to an end, as seen most recently in this experiment conducted by twin doctors. Chris and Xand Van Tulleken took it upon themselves to see which diet, Sugar Restricted or Fat Restricted, would produce the most optimal results. What they discovered was not quite what they had expected.
Although both men lost weight during the 30 days in which they altered their eating habits, they both experienced very negative side effects. The one brother who followed a low sugar (low carbohydrate) diet claimed he always felt full, but was tired and sluggish. The low fat diet follower noted that he was never full and was prompted to snack continually all day.
At their final weigh in, the brothers evaluated their experiment on lbs lost and overall well being. Even though the low sugar (low carbohydrate) diet resulted more favorably for weight loss, the alternative fuel source that the body had to institute proved harmful.
The negative effects of cutting carbohydrates from a diet stem from glucose being the main fuel of the brain and central nervous system. Glucose is easily obtained from carbohydrates. If carbohydrates are removed, the body attempts to conserve essential protein by producing an alternative fuel source known as ketones. When this occurs, the body's chemical balance is disrupted and negative side effects like headaches and bad breath present themselves. In addition, without carbohydrates, body fat cannot be metabolized and muscle dystrophy occurs.
In reviewing all of the pros and cons, the brothers both agreed that the best way to lose weight in a healthy manner is to avoid highly processed food and to avoid fad diets. In addition, their findings make it clear that it is safest to eat all things in moderation!
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