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Who Should Not Go on a Low Carb Diet?
Pregnant women, children under 18, and people with certain health conditions should not go on a low carb diet. Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient, they are one of the three primary ways that the body takes in energy. The other two are fat, and protein. Carbs are starches, fibers, and sugars that are found in grains, milk products, fruits and vegetables. Every day, carbs provide energy for the central nervous system and muscles. The digestive system breaks down carbs into glucose or blood sugar. The bloodstream absorbs the glucose and uses it as energy to fuel your body. There are different types of carbs, two of the main ones…
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Why am I so Tired on a Low Carb Diet?
Low Carb diet plans can make people tired due to electrolyte loss, water loss, and fluctuations in blood glucose. You can feel tired from not eating enough calories or being dehydrated. Low Carb Diets and Keto Diets On a low carb diet you limit your carbohydrates, especially those found in things like sugars, pasta, and breads. It is generally high in protein and fat. Sometimes you also avoid starchy vegetables and most fruits. Starchy vegetables are things like corn, potatoes, and beets. For a standard low carb diet, you are generally eating anywhere from 50 to 130 or so carbs a day. There are many different diets based on cutting…
