http://www.lowcarbmonster.com/carb/low-carbohydrate-diet.html On a low carbohydrate diet? Here are the pros and cons of being on a low carbohydrate diet. en-us Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:19:36 EST Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:19:36 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Ah, the ever-popular low carbohydrate diet. What can we say that hasn't already been said? The Good Points of a Low Carb Diet There are a lot of positive aspects of a low carbohydrate diet. For example: A low carbohydrate diet can help you lose a lot of weight in a little time You can burn fat on a low carb diet You can have foods on this diet that you can't have on other diets Exercising makes a low carbohydrate diet even more effective That being said, there are a lot of reasons not to go on a low carbohydrate diet. Side Effects of a Low Carb Diet Low carb dieting has a lot of side unpleasant side effects, some more serious than others. Here are some side effects you might experience on a low carb diet: Bad breath Nausea Headaches Lack of energy Constipation Moodiness If you stay on a low carb diet long term and don't take the appropriate supplements, your body is missing out on a lot of key vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. In the long run, this can put you at risk for osteoporosis and even cancer. And if you don't eat lean meat but you do eat a lot of fatty foods, you put yourself at risk for heart disease. If you absolutely think a low carb diet is the only way to go, do it the right way. Eat lean meats, take fiber supplements, a multivitamin, possibly a multimineral and a calcium supplement. And if you find the energy, why not get some exercise too? Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:19:36 EST http://www.lowcarbmonster.com/carb/low-carbohydrate-diet-plans.html Low carbohydrate diet plans aren't for everyone. If you think low carbohydrate diet plans might be for you, read this first. en-us Thu, 08 Dec 2005 17:10:55 EST Thu, 08 Dec 2005 17:10:55 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lowcarbmonster.com/carb/low-carbohydrate-diet-plan.html A low carbohydrate diet plan can be tough to follow at first, but if you can do it, you might find that the results are worth it. Learn about how a low carbohydrate diet plan works here. en-us Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:16:34 EST Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:16:34 EST Weblog Editor 2.0