High vs. Low Carbohydrate Intake

Posted by tim on May 31st, 2007 at 11:41pm

Which one is right for you? Which one should you adopt in your nutrition and aerobic/exercise/workout?

The debate about whether it is more beneficial to have a low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate intake is the subject of confusion and controversy. The best way to evaluate this supposed dilemma caused by several diet and fitness experts including medical practitioners is to be on the safe side by factoring in the differences between individuals. Since each one of us have basic genetic differences, it is therefore logical to put forward that there is no single diet program that can be considered as the best for everyone.

Do not be taken in by quick weight loss proponents to immediately begin with a Low Carbohydrate / High Protein (LC/HP) Diet; remember, your goal is to lose weight and fat permanently – not temporarily! The LC/HP Diet is considered as an advanced technique in losing weight and should be used only as much as possible by athletes. It is always best to stick to the fundamentals in order to achieve your goal of permanent fat and weight loss.

The misconception that carbohydrates are fattening is the reason why the low carbohydrate diet became a fad. However, it does induce quick fat and weight loss but should only be used as a last resort diet especially when you are an athlete in order to reach peak condition quickly. At best, it is a temporary measure.

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