Low Carb Diet Myths and Misconceptions

low-carb diets myths & misconceptions busted Myth low carbing means no carbs at all Fact low carb diets restrict carbohydrate consumption rather than ban carbohydrates low carb diets ban ALL fruits and vegetables Myth Fact low-carb diets emphasize non-starchy vegetables, and people on a low-carb diet usually consume more vegetables than those on high-carbohydrate diets Myth high protein food can put a lot of strain on your kidneys Fact a healthy individual shouldn't experience any problems on a low carb diet; studies show that a low carb diet help the kidneys heal low carb diets will get you Heart Disease Myth Fact the 3 major factors for heart disease - high blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides decline while on a low-carb diet Myth high-fat, low-carb diets raise cholesterol levels Fact dieters on a low-carb diet had an improvement in cholesterol and in blood sugar levels you can't drink alcohol on a low carb diet Myth Fact most alcoholic beverages have low carb content but they are high in calories; regular beer has 3-4 carbs per 100 grams; so drink in moderation brought to you by LowCarbFoods.org Source: http://www.nmsociety.org/low-carb-myths.html