Low Carb Diets: Safety and Effectiveness Questioned
Dietitians of Canada weigh the evidence on Atkins South Beach Zone and other low carb plans. They warn calories still matter and long-term benefits and health impacts are unproven. They caution that foods labeled low carb are often high in calories and not regulated.
Low carb diets safety and health concerns
Health notes warn long term low carbohydrate diets may raise heart risk due to saturated fat and cholesterol. They may elevate blood pressure from reduced fruit vegetables and dairy intake and cause bone mineral loss from high protein. Risks also include gout kidney stones and constipation.
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Diet shifts drive major changes in food choices
The rise of low carb diets such as Atkins and South Beach prompts actions by manufacturers and fast food chains as about 50 million North Americans adopt these eating patterns. Experts highlight soy protein and vegetarian diets as healthy alternatives alongside protein rich options while stressing balanced calories and exercise.
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