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Can I Lose Weight on 100 Grams of Carbs a Day?
It is possible to lose weight on 100 carbs a day, I personally have lost weight on roughly 100 carbs a day. Multiple diets, including the Atkins 100 diet, are based around the principle of consuming 100 carbs daily. What are Carbs? Carbohydrates, or carbs for short, are one of the macronutrients that our body needs in large amounts to survive. The other ones are protein, and fat. These are in contrast to micronutrients, vitamins and minerals, that we need only in small amounts. Carbs are sugars, starches, and fiber. Your body turns carbs into glucose, to give you the energy to function. The digestive system breaks down carbs into…
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Is a Low Carb Diet a Good Diet?
A low carb diet is a good diet that can result in rapid weight loss, and has many health benefits, although it may also have some negative effects. What are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates (carbs) are a type of macronutrient, the other of which are fat and protein. Macronutrients are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy. Starches, sugar, and fibers are carbs. The digestive system breaks down carbs into glucose, or blood sugar. The bloodstream absorbs the glucose and uses it as energy for fueling the body. There are different types of carbs. There are both complex carbs, and simple carbs. Simple carbs are digested quickly…
