- With the hype of low carb dieting, low carb products have become more plentiful than ever. Whether at the local grocery store or on line, choices for low carb are plentiful
- Pasta, bagels and breads, ice cream, cookies and candy are all products which are available in a low carb form
- Although some low carb diets have no problem with fat intake, cholesterol management seems to be easily attained on such a diet
- Low carb breads are comparable to whole wheat breads while low carb ice creams are the same as ice cream labeled as ‘no sugar’
Blood sugar, or glucose, will be raised by eating carbohydrates. That is a fact and not a myth. This is also the basis of low carb diets and low carb products supporting such diets. Glucose is a source of fuel. However, when glucose elevates, the pancreas lets go of significant amounts of insulin which steers cells right to sugar storage. Restricting consumption of carbohydrates is an effective way of controlling insulin.
There are carbohydrates listed for consumption in every diet, even Atkins. There are different carb levels of foods. Then, there are products which list net carb depending on the fiber count and other factors. With the hype of low carb diets, there are several types of low carb products available which are known to give the low carb dieter guilt free meals or snacks. Low carb products may consists of foods which may routinely be shunned by the low carb dieter. Pasta, bagels, bread, and even cookies and candy bars are available in a low carb. The internet has numerous companies advertising and selling products which are said to give you the satisfaction of eating a carbohydrate products without the full carb range of grams per serving.
Following a carbohydrate restricted diet for obesity risks prevention is questionable to some since these risks involve heart disease and diabetes. Generally, low carb diets allow the fats which are restricted from regular diets. This would lead us to believe that cholesterol management and obesity risks prevention are an impossibility when following the standard low carb diet as Dr. Atkins has designed. On the contrary, however, numerous studies have confirmed that low carbohydrate diets will cause high triglyceride levels to consistently and dramatically fall. High density lipoprotein cholesterol, or HDL…the good cholesterol, is generally raised on the low carb diet. This is a result we are looking to see. When it comes to the LDL, or low density lipoprotein cholesterol, low carb eating lowers this cholesterol level. According to research and case studies, cholesterol management is surprisingly feasible when low carb is your choice of weight loss plans.
With this plan comes the wide array of low carb products which promise to make your diet a success. Low carb breads are often replaced with artificial sweeteners and wheat flour, soy protein, wheat gluten or wheat protein. These types of products are comparable to 100 percent whole wheat breads. Low carb frozen desserts, candies, cookies and cakes include artificial sweeteners as well. When choosing ice cream and the low carb label attracts your attention, keep in mind that choosing an ice cream which is ‘no sugar’ is the same, and most major ice cream brands offer this version. There are pastas with low net carbs, such as Dreamfield’s pasta. It is difficult to know the difference between Dreamfield’s and regular pastas.
The choices are endless when searching for products which are low carb to make your diet venture a success. You will find that some are better than others with taste and results. With some trial and error, there are plenty of choices. All products are not always available on your grocer’s shelves. However, there are resourceful websites offering low carb products.
I’m all about restricting carbs in your diet, especially when it gets later at night, but I feel like there are several diets out there that simply stress it too much or try to eliminate them all together. I feel like this is a dangerous approach to take when looking to lose weight.
Low carb options have become a huge help in my weightloss trek. It seems like almost every food out there has an alternative that is lower in carbs that the other. Even if you look between brands you will find some that are simply better for you. It takes time to find what works, but it is very worth it when you finally do.