A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that the complete, ketone-producing carb restrictions popularized by Dr. Robert Atkins in his weight-loss program are not necessary for weight loss.
Other Diets Just as Effective
Severe carb restrictions cause the formation of ketones, which result when your body burns fat for fuel due to inadequate carb reserves. Researchers found that weight loss could be achieved just as effectively without this level of carbohydrate avoidance.
Metabolic and Emotional Effects
In addition, ketone-producing carb restrictions resulted in higher LDL cholesterol levels, and also adverse metabolic and emotional effects, when compared to low-carb diets that did not restrict carbohydrate intake to the point of ketone production.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition May 2006; 83(5): 1055-1061
D. Craig’s Comments:
The carbohydrate food category has been around since the beginning of time, and NO I am not talking about the donut and cookie type. I am referring to vegetables and fruits and other naturally occurring forms of carbohydrate foods. These foods came into existence as a means to provide the body with a very efficient form of energy, which is why we refer to quality carbohydrate foods as “energy” foods. It is very natural and quite essential that we learn to “fuel” our body in a way that is congruent with its original design. Be sure to keep an eye out for our food and diet workshop coming up soon called the “Un-Diet” where we teach people how “not to diet”, but simply eat according to the body’s original design requirements- as opposed to the most current fad-diet concept to hit the bookshelf. Please tell your friends and relatives who need nutritional counseling that we welcome them to attend as well!
Your Maximized Health Mentor,
