Low Calorie Diet and Low Carbohydrate
In a recent study in obese people and obesity, they was found that low-carb dieters lose weight faster than those with low-fat diet. However, this does not mean people should not eat carbs later, only the amount of intake are reduced. Eat brown rice or whole wheat bread. Source of protein and fat consumed remains, but not too high.
After doing the low carb diet for 12 weeks, the respondent successfully lose weight as much as 4.9 kg. While they are running a low-fat diet decreased only 2.5 Kg. Furthermore, the program continued until 24 weeks. However, found no significant difference between the two diet groups.
Even so, according to Dr. Kevin C. Maki, one of the research team, low-carbohydrate diets remain more effective to reduce fat and control weight. Maki and his team asked the respondents to reduce the levels glycermic by reducing carbohydrate intake and eating lots of food that is low glycermic index, which is fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, beans, and oats.
During the first two weeks, the respondents were asked not to consume foods that have high levels of carbohydrates such as fruits and starchy foods. They were also asked to avoid alcohol, but still allowed to ate as much as desired. Instead, respondents in the low-fat diet group was only allowed to consume 500-800 calories per day, avoiding fatty foods, and controlling meal portions.
After 12 weeks, respondents from low-carbohydrate diet group experienced a significant weight reduction compared with low-fat diet group. After 36 weeks, low-carbohydrate group weight was reduced 4.5 kg, while the low-fat diet group was reduced 2.6 kg
Many people who want to lose weight quickly and generally takes the method of low-carbohydrate diet (high protein). The bodybuilders also often use this way to remove the fat in the body quickly. Apparently, there are some things that make this type of diet quite dangerous. Do we have to continue using this method? When we should be vigilant.
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in the body and the most rapidly digested than the proteins and fats. Therefore, the body would prefer carbohydrates to meet energy needs.
Carbohydrates have four important functions relating to the body’s metabolism and exercise performance, namely:
- The main energy source;
- helps burn fat;
- fuel for central nervous system.
Reduce your intake of carbohydrates and eating more protein is expected to help the body burn more fat. However, if it goes on and on, during the process of catabolism, while the protein is converted into glucose, proteins will be taken from the muscle.
As a result, muscle mass is reduced. In addition, when the protein is converted to glucose, metabolic waste generated in the form of nitrogen that is excreted through urine and sweat.
Nitrogen is excreted through the urine is obviously going to burden the kidneys. Thus, the lower the carbohydrate intake, the higher the intensity of exercise, and the more protein consumed. Such conditions in a long time would harm the health of the kidneys. Drink plenty of water which can facilitate didiharapkan kidneys work, will not be much petrified because the residual waste will still have to pass through the kidneys.
Things you should look is to check the condition of the kidneys. If there is any abnormality, whether due to genetic or specific disease, do not do this diet. For those of you who are very overweight and it’s getting quick results, this diet can be used, but not more than one month. That, too, with a good record of the condition of your kidneys. This diet is like a double-edged knife, because it do it wisely.