MODERATE DIETS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

MODERATE DIETS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

By essentially mimicking starvation, keto diets have promised weight loss to hyped-up people; they have been all the rage. Once again, it is essential to moderate diets for weight loss. A recent study found that moderate consumers of carbohydrates – not too much nor too little – are less likely to die young than those who consume everything in extremes (low or high).

This dieting fad, according to the researchers, has been popular since people who consume a low to no-carbohydrate diet also tend to eat fewer vegetables and more animal products (meat, eggs, and dairy). At a different light, however, people who eat a lot of carbohydrates also tend to consume a lot of refined carbohydrates such as white flour, white bread, and white rice. This amount of consumption results in rapid spikes in blood glucose levels that have been associated with obesity and increased risk of metabolic disorders.

Ergo, it is not the carbohydrates that kill, rather it is how you portion and ration your diet; the way those carbs reflect in your diet.

The study also suggests that replacing carbs with proteins and fats from plant sources, rather than from animal sources, may lengthen your lifespan, meaning vegetarians win this round overall.

Plant-based sources of fats and proteins in contrast to animal sources win overall, as it not only increases your lifespan but also provides you with so many nutrients.

Diagnosis

It is best to first consult a physician or a dietitian to decide what diet plan is appropriate for you. If they decide that a moderate-carb diet is necessary ,they base it on your body-mass-index (BMI) and your daily calorie requirement. Doing otherwise could lead to adverse effects in the long-run.

TREATMENT

For you to consume a moderate-carb diet for weight loss, first, you must consult a physician or a dietitian for them to give you a tailored meal plan per your body-mass-index (BMI). That meal plan is specially made for you using your medical data such as your height, weight, and age. Next, follow your meal plan religiously. You should see results not immediately but rather, in the long -term. In doing so, you could see results ranging from a month to three months minimum. Lastly, coordinate with your physician or dietitian. Your meal plan will change depending on your BMI. So, if your BMI has changed, so will your meal plan. Schedule an appointment with your physician or dietitian after a month or so for you to be assessed again.

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