Conscious Eating And Lifestyle; The Need For High-protein And Low-calorie Diet

By George Walker


For people who want to lose weight, choosing the best diet seems to be a tall order. Currently, there is a plethora of diets in the market, making it quite challenge for beginners who are just starting out their weight loss journey. Although gaining a few pounds is no longer an issue in today's society, losing weight provides many benefits especially when it comes to one's health. Choosing the best diet, therefore, is important to make the diet a success. One of the best and practical approaches to a Conscious eating and lifestyle is Ketogenic diet.

Medical experts and nutritionists recommend a low calorie eating plan, according to the patient's behavior of nutrition, food preparation, and the prototype of food, the possibility of common foods, adequate nutrition, exercise, and other factors relevant to share. With a successful production by the analysis of the above factors, then doctors recommend an individualized program to achieve and maintain weight loss.

The ideal meal plan for a ketogenic diet includes 5% of carbs, 25% protein and 70% fats. The source for the carbs will usually include vegetables, dairy, and nuts. Intake of refined carbohydrates is a big no-no, as they are highly processed; also it might contain high levels of sugar and empty carbs that the body does not need. Low carb vegetables are highly recommended and these include leafy vegetables, including spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, collard greens, cauliflower and kale.

High Protein is quite beneficial to you. As proteins are considered complex foods, it takes longer for our body to break down and process it. This makes one feel full and less hungry allowing one to resist taking any snacks or even junk food. Examples of healthy protein sources include eggs, fishes, soy products, beans, nuts, seeds, chicken (with skin removed) and lean meat (with visible fats removed).

Because protein helps with repair of tissues and cells, taking in protein is important. The source of protein and cut choices should also be taken into consideration as some parts are fattier and contain less protein. Examples of protein sources include grass fed meats or wild games, free range poultry, fish or seafood, shellfish, whole eggs and whey protein powders.

There are indeed some side effects of having very low-calorie diet. Minor side effects such as diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and nausea have been reported in people on VLCD 4-6 weeks. These complications are a short-term effect, and people can quickly improve health conditions. These problems do not prevent people from following the low calorie diet plan program successfully.

Diet varies from one individual to another. People have different characteristics and every person's diet requirements vary according to some factors. People vary in health, height, level of activity and weight. All these factors play a great role in the type of diet that will suit a person. You need to look for a diet that's meant for your body type.

In truth, when you finish the diet having low calorie, you are likely to gain the weight back if you do not support the practice of healthy eating, physical activity and with an improved outlook for your eating habits. To maintain good health, you need a good balance of foods from different food groups.




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