The debate on Fat v Carbs rages on!
I personally and with clients, have found it works in that you get to a normal weight and then it stabilises even though you may add in a few more natural carbs like rice, gluten free grains, dark chocolate and red wine. Health markers improve, immune system improves, cravings disappear and energy is increased and because of this it is a very sustainable way to eat.
Sustainability is key to weight-loss and keeping it off. I have known many people who have tried very low fat diets only to gain even more weight when they return to ‘normal’ eating. Low fat diets deprive you of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K that are essential for good health and a strong immune system and yet that is what Government Guidelines have been for decades.
Here are the foods to eat on a Low Carb High Fat Diet
- Meat
- Fish
- eggs
- Vegetables
- A little fruit
- Nuts and seeds
- Dairy products (not low fat versions) if not intolerant to casein or lactose.
- Natural fats and oils like Coconut oil, Olive oil, olives, avocados and oil, ghee and butter if tolerated.
If the source of these foods is organic, free range, grass fed(beef) etc. then that is when I use the term ‘CLEAN’ diet as it avoids all processed food, sugar, gluten grains and keeps fruit sugar low.
In case you missed it, here is an excellent program from the BBC – well worth watching. The results in just a 3 week trial are disclosed with weight loss, lower cholesterol and also enjoyment of eating natural foods and no hunger or bad side effects.
Take a look on YouTube
If you like ‘studies’ then go here.
