How Do You Eat Low Carb Diets Safely?
Low carb dieting is no longer a fad, but has become an established method of keeping one’s weight under control. Whether your goal is to loose a couple of pounds, or 100, by incorporating a few simple preventative measures into your low carb eating you will increase the likelihood that you will remain healthy and prevent harmful side effects. Prevent kidney issues by drinking at least 64 oz. of water daily since decreasing your consumption of carbohydrates can increase the work load on the kidneys. Choose low fat protein sources. Typical low carbohydrate diets call for an increase in protein consumption. When the majority of this source is animal protein, dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake is increased which can lead to heart disease. Opt for more soy products such as tofu, low fat dairy, legumes, egg whites and fish. Rev up your fiber intake with plenty of low carb fruits and vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, berries and melons. High protein, low ca
