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Low Carb Diet Recipes Can Be Tasty And Nutritious
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios
Kotzakoliou, SSA


Sadly today there is a grave misconception about carbohydrates and their effects upon the body. Many popular fad diets are prone to forbid the consumption of basically all carbs. This is misdirected in numerous ways, though for the purposes of this article, a number of low carb diet recipes will be presented by name so they can easily be researched.

First, it would be irresponsible of me, the writer of this article to say that low carb diet recipes and a low carb diet as a whole do not help one to lose weight. They do, in all actuality. The problem is that if one stays away from carbohydrates altogether, this can hurt the body in a few ways. First, minerals and vitamins will be leeched from the body, resulting in a weakening of the bones and possibly even some malnutrition problems. Of course, this varies with each person.

Another direct effect of this sort of lifestyle is a lessening of energy. Carbohydrates are the form of fuel for the body that most directly feed into the blood stream, thereby giving the body a boost of energy which can come quickly (which is considered bad for the health and weight loss prospects) or more slowly, which is more in tune with how nature designed our bodies. We know this as most of the 'quick energy' carbs are from processed carbohydrates. Of course, some natural carbs, like potatoes, will also spark this 'quick fix' of energy. So, if your energy is important to you, consider this carefully.

This is not to say that low carb diet recipes are of no use. On the contrary, they can be quite salubrious, provided they are not the only dishes eaten over a period of time. In point of fact, low carb diet recipes are now being produced in hospitals, just as a single example, with greater frequency nowadays.

The following is a list of some low carb recipes that are both tasty and easily found online at many recipe websites. Lime Custard, Liptauer cheese, Feta and Olive Soy Meatballs, Roasted Cabbage, Zucchini, Sour Cream and Jack Cheese Bake (a personal favorite), and Cheesecake with Brazil Nut Crust, for you sweet-tooths. Enjoy.
















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