Dear Dr. Dave & Dr. Dee, I would like to receive a copy of the Carbohydrate Diet. Could you please send me a copy of this or tell me how to access a copy? What are carbohydrates anyway? Signed, Wondering Dear Wondering, If you are referring to the Atkins low carbohydrate diet, please see the link below. What are carbohydrates? There are two types: sugars (simple) and starches (complex). The simple carbohydrates, or carbs, are digested by the body quickly, whereas the complex carbs take longer to digest. Examples of simple carbs are the sugary items like cookies, candy, and soft drinks, as well as fruits. The complex carbs are the foods such breads, rice, pasta, and vegetables. But, there are many different types of diets. A "high" carbohydrate diet is simply a diet composed of about 55-60% of the calories from carbohydrates, 15% from protein, and 25% from fat. Special carbohydrate-rich diets (70% carbohydrates) for athletes before a performance are not without controversy. On the other extreme, low carbohydrate diets recommend about 40% carbohydrates. According to Robert O. Bonow, M.D., the president of the American Heart Association. "It is important to note that there is no single 'American Heart Association Diet.' Rather there is a set of guidelines designed to be broad enough to accommodate many different food preferences, as well as to provide specific guidance for individuals with specific conditions." For more information, see the American Heart Association(www.americanheart.org). The best way to lose weight is a healthy lifestyle, exercise, low fat foods, watch calorie intake, and drink plenty of water. Always see a physician before starting any diet. See these websites for more information about carbohydrate diets: Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet at http://atkins.com Carbohydrate Loading Diet at www.gnc.com Low, Medium, and High Carbohydrate Diets at www.healthyeatingclub.com |
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