“Oh I want to be healthy … I’ll go vegan… Nah, I think Paleo is better… Maybe I should avoid carbs and follow Atkins diet or is it South Beach diet? Nah….Probably I will stick to my calorie counting? Ugh….But what about Mono-diets, maybe Bread and Butter diet? Or cabbage soup diet? Zone Diet? Macrobiotics? 90/10 Theory?”
The ketogenic diet is essentially a high fat diet, moderate in protein and very low in carbohydrates.
The aim is to switch the body’s metabolism over to using fat as the primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. Continue reading
Sugar is the general term for a class of molecules known as carbohydrates.
The white granular form of sugar that we know is also known as sucrose which is made up of two smaller molecules: fructose and glucose. Continue reading
Proteins are important nutrients which contain the essential amino acids that provide energy for the body. They control many metabolic functions in the body and are essential components of all living cells. Proteins are known as the building blocks of life and they are split into amino acids within the body, which determine the growth and regeneration of cells. Also, they require more time to digest, which is exactly why you may feel more satiated with far fewer calories, and it can be perfect for people with overweight issues. You probably know that products such as meat, eggs and dairy products are excellent sources of protein, but they can be full of saturated fats and cholesterol. What you may not know is that you do not need meat to enter enough proteins, if you decide to base your nutrition solely on vegetables. There are many vegetables that are known as an excellent source of protein and contain high degree of nutritious features. They have a number of amino acids and you need to use them properly to get all of the nutritional value. Here is a list of 5 protein rich vegetables. Continue reading
If you are a vegan or a vegetarian it’s important to ensure that your diet includes an adequate amount of complete proteins to meet your dietary needs and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Continue reading
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