Low-carb diets are having a moment and for good reason, they are very effective for those looking to slim down. However, these diets come with certain drawbacks. While the approach will amount to relatively fast results, they can have long-term health impacts. If you omit all carbohydrates, there can be metabolic implications. You need carbohydrates to fuel the brain, adrenal glands and thyroid all of which are crucial for energy, sleep and weight. The low-carb approach can do the trick in the short term, but if you are looking for long-lasting results, you would rather want to eat that bowl of quinoa. Here’s what you should do to ensure that lose weight, and still eat carbs.

1. Slow Down To Eat

You will ignite your metabolism by spending at least 20 minutes for eating your meal. Taking time to eat your meal can turn on the digestive enzyme production, allowing you to know when you are actually full, so you will never overeat. Here are some of the benefits of increasing carbohydrate intake.

2. Replace Not Restrict

For all the refined carbohydrates and sugars out there, do your best to replace them with higher-quality substitute instead of falling prey to withdrawal and restrictions. For instance, you can replace your sugar with raw honey or dates and swap your processed flour products with healthier whole wheat options.

3. Eat intuitively

Instead of snacking mindlessly, pay attention to what and how much you are eating. Focus on what keeps you feeling full and satisfied. It’s a good bet that a 100-calorie packet of cookies won’t hold you and you will soon feel hungry again. You are more likely to take in fewer calories if you eat mindfully. Low-carb diet is beneficial for people with type-1 diabetes. 

4. Recognise Stress-Eating Patterns

You may not pay much attention to this but high-stress and low-rest can contribute to weight gain. There is also something known as stress-eating which can inadvertently make you consume more calories. So find ways to beat stress, ensure that you get adequate sleep and you will automatically manage your weight without writing off carbohydrates from your diet.

5. Snack Wisely

Put simply, snacks are the most addictive foods served in beautiful packages. To ensure that you do not go overboard on carbs, ditch that bag of chips and go for nuts and seeds instead. Greek yoghurt and roasted chickpeas can be great options for on-the-go snacking.

Don't blindly believe in half-baked diet myths. Carbs can be a crucial part of weight loss diet if you follow the tips. So you don't have to settle for

 

 

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