A low-carb diet is a quick way to lose weight, and many celebrities follow one to maintain their weight loss. While cutting out carbohydrates from your diet will help you lose weight, there are a number of unfavourable side effects as well.
1. You might feel woozy.
There is stress on the body when you completely cut away carbs. Your body can no longer use glucose for energy when you stop consuming carbohydrates, which frequently results in withdrawal-like symptoms like nausea, headaches, and irritability.
2. You’ll find it more difficult to keep active.
Your body starts burning fat for energy as it adjusts to a new diet with very few carbohydrates. You will find it more difficult to get going during workouts and other activities because fat is a slower source of energy than glucose.
3. Your heart won’t thank you for it.
According to a study, those who consume very little carbohydrates are more likely to die of heart disease before their time. Low-carb diets should be avoided, according to medical professionals, as good carbohydrates reduce the risk of blood vessel development and fight inflammation.
4. Your metabolism may slow down.
Constipation may occur if you abruptly stop eating carbs. Oats and other carbohydrates rich in resistant starch increase your metabolism and aid in weight loss.
5. You could get cramping in your muscles.
Those who follow a carb-free diet frequently experience unpleasant muscle contractions. When your carb intake is drastically reduced, your body loses more electrolytes through pee. Muscle spasms may occur because these minerals are necessary for cell communication.
6. You might have terrible breath.
Within days of beginning a carb-free diet, some people may experience a weird taste in their mouth and a change in their breath. This occurs as a result of your body turning to fat for energy when it runs out of carbohydrates and converting fatty acids into ketones, which are organic molecules. This could give off a pungent odour on your breath that some people compare to nail paint remover.
Bonus: carbs that are good for your health.
Quinoa. This healthy seed has a lot of carbohydrates, which helps speed up weight loss in addition to reducing blood sugar levels.
Buckwheat. Buckwheat is a fantastic source of fibre and protein and is especially good for heart health.
Barley. It works well to curb appetite and has a number of positive health effects, including lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Chocolate milk. This delightful concoction of healthy carbohydrates and protein is the ideal sports beverage and can aid with muscular growth.
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