The worst fats include saturated and trans fats and are found in foods such as cake mixes, spreads, deep fried foods, and baked goods. Saturated fats are found in products such as sour cream, palm oil, lard, and bacon. They are unhealthy because saturated fat increases the risk for coronary heart disease and bad cholesterol. The consumption of products that contain trans fats is associated with health risks such as heart disease and liver dysfunction. Other health risks associated with trans fats include infertility in women, cancer, and liver problems . The foods to avoid depend on your diet, be it the Caveman, Atkins, or Low GI plan. The Atkins Diet bans foods such as nuts, pastries, and breads during the Induction Phase. Stay away from vegetables such as potatoes, parsnips, and white sweet corn because they contain starch. Eating non-starchy vegetables reduces the risk for cancer and diabetes. There is a large variety of non-starchy vegetables, including roots, stems, and leafy greens. Vegetable fruits are low in starch and include eggplant, tomato, and avocado. Non-starchy vegetables are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Leafy greens are tasty, nutritious, and low in calories and starch. Dieters should also avoid foods that contain simple or refined carbohydrates because they cause spikes in insulin levels and affect the function of the nervous system and the brain. People who consume foods with refined carbohydrates are at a higher risk for diabetes and obesity. Unhealthy carbohydrates are found in foods such as noodles, tortillas, candies, and pies. Foods that are high in simple carbohydrates are empty of nutritional value and increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes. They cause high blood pressure, irritability, and other problems. Include foods with complex carbs in your menu because they are a good source of fiber and minerals. Consume more lentils, vegetables, brown rice, and wholegrain products. Broccoli, spinach, and skimmed milk also contain unrefined carbohydrates. Foods with complex carbs are considered healthy because they are high in antioxidants and improve nutrient intake. Low-carb diets allow eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables and protein-rich foods. The list of allowed foods includes poultry, lean beef, tofu, and vegetables. Low-carb diets also emphasize eating plenty of vegetables and fruit, including peppers, mushrooms, and lettuce. Full-fat dairies and foods with monounsaturated fats are recommended. Avoid margarine and palm oil and eat more foods with omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fat. Salad dressings are allowed, but opt for dressings that are low in sugar. Resource: lowcarbfoods.org
LowCarbFoods.org offers new videos on low-carb lifestyle to communicate diverse concepts and facts about diets that help people to drop a size. (PRWEB) July 11, 2013 LowCarbFoods.org announces today the publication of a new collection of videos ( http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/videos.php) that presents popular low-carb diets, debunks myths, and offers information on diverse topics in a form that is entertaining and easy to digest. The videos were created by the web and content development teams at LowCarbFoods.org and aim to enhance user experience. They present celebrity diets, healthy foods for wise weight management, and many other topics that can make low-carbing a rewarding experience. The website features visually appealing and informative infographics. Publishing videos is the next logical step that helps spread the message, reviewing important aspects of nutrition and improving customer retention. “Adding videos to LowCarbFoods.org has allowed us to greatly enhance our users’ experience while producing great content,” said John Williams, marketing consultant at LowCarbFoods.org. The videos present diverse topics such as good vs. bad carbohydrates, popular diets that have celebrity followers, and others. The collection features informative videos that help visitors to gain a better grasp of low-carbohydrate lifestyle and food behaviour. The goal is to improve nutrition knowledge. The videos highlight important aspects of dieting, grab people’s attention, and help visualize information in dynamic ways. Visual information spans social and cultural differences and helps communicate facts and messages more effectively. The videos on LowCarbFoods.org help visitors to visualize diverse facts, concepts, and ideas about low-carb diets, and healthy nutrition. Dieters will learn about popular weight loss plans that help melt away pounds, foods that supply essential nutrients and keep you full, and a lot more. The new collection of videos adds value for visitors and is easily accessible. Diets such as the Pressed Juicery, Zone, and South Beach Diet are presented in such a way that makes it easier for visitors to grasp, compare, interpret, and remember. The website itself offers reviews of popular diets and metabolism boosting foods, healthy low-carb recipes, fun quizzes, and more. The new videos offer information about foods with simple carbohydrates and high GI, which are considered unhealthy, and many other low-carb topics. They provide the amount of detail required and present the facts in an interesting and concise manner. About LowCarbFoods.org: LowCarbFoods.org is an informational resource designed to offer unbiased information on low carb diets and lifestyle.
A new infographic highlights some common low carb myths and addresses extreme dieting and the problem of inadequate nutrition. Art Branch, Inc., the parent company of LowCarbFoods.org announced today the publication of a new infographic ( http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/low-carb-diet-myths.php), intended for people interested in learning the facts about low carb diets and lifestyle. Created by the web design and content development teams at Art Branch, Inc., the infographic aims to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about low carb diets. It highlights the myths and reports the facts in an effort to counter misinformation and help people to choose the right diet for them. “When most people hear the words “low carb diet”, they imagine an extreme diet, which is hard to follow and might be dangerous for your health. The facts are a well nutritionally balanced low carb diet can offer great health benefits to healthy individuals,” said Peter Todorov, President of Art Branch, Inc. Many people are hesitant about going on a low carb diet. This is understandable given that some nutrition myths sound like legitimate concerns. The truth is that any diet can be dangerous when dieting improperly. Misled by myths and misconceptions about low carb diets, some people push the limits of their bodies. This could wreck the dieter’s health, leading to osteoporosis, reduction in metabolism, poor concentration, depression, and other problems. The new infographic offers the facts about low carb diets to help people to make educated choices and avoid going into extremes. A well balanced low carbohydrate diet helps dieters to lose weight and maintain healthy weight. Low carb diets are used to prevent and treat epilepsy, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. They help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels and decrease blood pressure. About LowCarbFoods.org: LowCarbFoods.org is an informational resource developed by Art Branch, Inc. and designed to offer unbiased information on low carb diets and lifestyle.
A new infographic for dieters makes it easy to digest, download, or embed low carb foods information. Toronto (PRWEB) June 14, 2012 LowCarbFoods.org, today announces publication of its new infographic, designed to make it easier for the dieter to recognize and choose healthy, low carb foods. With summer just around the corner, many dieters are working hard to shed extra pounds. The new infographic from LowCarbFoods.org helps them take the first step in healthy eating. Peter Todorov (president of Art Branch, Inc., the parent company of Low Carb Foods.org) enlisted the help of Art Branch lead web designer Tsveta Mircheva to design the low carb infographic. "We are bombarded daily with many ads for supposedly healthy foods through many different advertising channels including TV, radio and billboards. Many advertised foods are heavy with processed sugars and other additives. Yet, some sugars are less harmful than others. This infographic explains how and why, " said Todorov. The infographic uses simple images to explain the difference between “good” and “bad” carbohydrates, how refined sugars can negatively affect the body, and the health benefits of choosing the right carbohydrates. Foods that contain bad carbs are often loaded with preservatives, flavorings, colorings, and other additives as well as added, processed sugars. Bad carb foods are too quickly absorbed by the body. Especially those with added sugars, bad carb foods are full of calories, near-empty of nutritional value, and can cause various health risks. As well as these unhealthy, fattening foods the infographic provides a short menu of the foods necessary to a healthy diet, the "good" carbs that are gradually absorbed by the body. The infographic also gives an overview and summary of the difference between the glycemic index and the glycemic load, information that is very important to understanding diabetic diets. Art Branch has chosen to make this valuable tool freely available to, not only visitors to LowCarbFoods.org, but also to other web sites. The infographic is licensed through the Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives License which allows redistribution both commercial and noncommercial as long as it is unchanged and credited to Low Carb Foods.org. Although the information on Low Carb Foods is not a substitute for professional medical advice, its informative and stimulating guides serve as a starting point to whet the appetite for healthy eating. Low Carb Foods and its parent, Art Branch remind the visitor to seek professional advice before beginning any diet. About LowCarbFoods.org: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/ is an informational resource developed by parent company, Art Branch Inc. and designed to offer unbiased information on low carb foods and low carb diets. About Art Branch: Art Branch Inc., located in Toronto, Ontario, is the parent company of LowCarbFoods.org and has developed several consumer websites targeting both the Canadian and an international audience. The goal of Art Branch is to provide visitors to company sites with free and useful guides, helping consumers make educated decisions about their lifestyles. About Creative Commons: Creative Commons.org is a nonprofit organization that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools.
Low Carb Foods.org cooks up brain food in a new quiz that feeds the dieter's knowledge with answers to low carb diet questions. Toronto (PRWEB) June 06, 2012 Art Branch, Inc. the parent company of Low Carb Foods.org, today announced the publication of the Low Carb Foods Quiz. "We decided that creating a low carb foods quiz is a fun way of presenting valuable information in a simple and interesting way. Instead of creating a boring white paper describing the benefits of low carbohydrate food lifestyle, the Low Carb Food Quiz offers our visitors a quick way to test their knowledge on the subject and learn more about it," said Peter Todorov, President of Art Branch Inc. As an epidemic of obesity spreads throughout the Western world, knowledge about the benefits of low carb diets becomes a critical element in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Obesity poses serious health risks and is often cited as being a prime cause of conditions such as Hypertension and Type Two Diabetes. The mission of http://www.lowcarbfoods.org is to show the advantage of eating foods low in sugar in promoting a lifestyle practiced by hundreds of thousands around the world. The short, 15-question quiz ends with a score card and links to relevant articles on low carb dieting. Although the information on Low Carb Foods is not a substitute for professional medical advice, its informative and stimulating guides serve as a starting point to whet the appetite for healthy eating. Low Carb Foods and its parent, Art Branch remind the visitor to seek professional advice before beginning any diet. About LowCarbFoods.org: LowCarbFoods.org is informational resource developed by parent company, Art Branch Inc., designed to offer unbiased information on low carb foods and low carb diets. About Art Branch: Art Branch Inc., located in Toronto, Ontario, is the parent company of LowCarbFoods.org and has developed several consumer websites targeting both the Canadian and an international audience. The goal of Art Branch is to provide visitors to company sites with free and useful guides, helping consumers make educated decisions about their lifestyles.
Since you are no longer living on doughnuts and bagels, you should think of healthy low-carb options for your breakfast menu. One of the easiest ways to make a nutritious low-carb breakfast is to reheat the leftovers from your dinner. The main advantage is that dinner usually contains a good portion of protein which facilitates your body’s functions. You can cook extra vegetables at dinner and use them to make scrambled eggs or breakfast omelette. Have some low carb fruits such as cantaloupe, blackberries, and peaches. Fruits are a healthy source of vitamins and minerals. You can make breakfast items such as muffins, scrambled eggs, or flax bread and refrigerate them. Flax bread, for example, makes a good toast. You can add bacon, cheese, eggs, and vegetables. Another option is to make low-carb, sugar-free muffins. You will need almond meal or flour, eggs, butter, water, baking powder, and sweetener to taste. You can add ricotta or cottage cheese. Another way to cut carbohydrates and have a healthy breakfast is to make low-carb burritos, wraps, or rollups. You can have a tortilla with veggies, condiments, sausage, and eggs. Alternatively, you can make low-carb tortillas with salsa, cheese, scrambled eggs, and jalapenos. There is a low-carb multigrain bread that is perfect for sandwiches. You can hard boil some eggs to make hard-boiled egg sandwich. Layer the eggs and a piece of cheese on the sandwich thins, and breakfast is served. No-cook breakfasts are yet another option especially if you don’t have time to cook. You can combine flax seed and frozen vegetables with cottage cheese or ricotta to make a quick and healthy breakfast. Of course, you can have bacon and eggs – this breakfast option has zero carbohydrates and is easy to make. The yummy combination of bacon and eggs has high protein and fat content, and you are sure to stay satisfied. Finally, you can use tofu to make low carb food beverages. There are different varieties of tofu such as fresh tofu (Chinese dry tofu, firm tofu), processed tofu, and by-products of tofu production. Use soft tofu, fruits, and protein powder to make a shake. You can make berry protein shake as well. You will need protein powder, frozen berries, coconut milk, sweetener to taste, and flax seed meal. You should use low-carb protein powder and artificial sweetener. Please check out this low carb foods quiz to test your knowledge: http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/low-carb-foods-quiz.php
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