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Carbs, Diet Nutrition and CaloriesLow-carb diets and ultra-low-carb eating plans may be the latest "fashion" in weight loss programs, but many low-carb diets have simply taken the sensible diet strategy of reducing empty calories (from refined carbs) and twisted it into a total ban on all carbs. The pseudo-science offered by some supporters of low-carb diets includes advice like "only carbs turn to fat," "carbs count for weight loss, calories don't" and "carbs are bad for your health." All Surplus Calories Turn to Fat - Not just CarbsFor those dieters looking for a quick answer to their weight loss problems, some of this "diet science" might sound plausible, but it's not true. Neither is it good for diet nutrition. Truth is, all surplus calories are stored as body fat, whether these diet calories come from protein, carbs or fat. Low Carb Means Less CaloriesSo how do some people lose weight by following a low-carb diet? A scientific review published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association answers the question: People following these extreme diets ate fewer calories. In practice, eating unrestricted amounts of one type of food leads to a reduction in calorie-intake, period. Nutritional Value of Carbs in DietBut if you need to reduce calories to lose weight, should you cut out all carbs? Absolutely not. Many carbs - including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and non-fat dairy - provide essential nutrients and are vital to your health and well-being. On the other hand, excess consumption of saturated fat and trans fats has been repeatedly shown to hurt your long-term health. So, although weight loss is an important health goal, finding a smart, healthy way to lose the weight and keep it off is what counts. Related Low Carb Diet Links Review
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