The low-carbohydrate diet, which limits carbohydrate consumption as much as possible, may seem restrictive, but it is one of the best safe diets you can do. Discovery of this principle of food rebalancing with dietitian nutritionist Pascal Nourtier.
THE low carb dietalso called low carbohydrate diet when we do not abbreviate its little name, consists mainly of limiting the consumption of carbohydrates – starches and sugar – in favor of greater quantities of vegetables, good fats, satiating proteins, fruits which have a low sugar content and some low glycemic index carbohydrates. A way of eating which may seem restrictive at first glance, because it makes us give up on sweets, ultra-processed industrial products and starchy foods, but which actually turns out to be rather healthy, according to the dietician. nutritionist Pascal Nourtier.
“The low-carb diet is very fashionable, but it is almost a universal recommendation for a balanced diet and long-term eating habits” assures, in fact, the weight loss expert. Its biggest asset is that it is “natural and absolutely not dangerous” according to the nutritionist, who specifies that it is even “one of the best diets you can do on your own”, that is to say without the medical support of a nutritionist. In addition, it is also one of the few diets that you can embark on even if you have some minor health problems. It therefore has many more advantages than one would have imagined.
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Low carb diet: what weight loss to expect?
It’s a fact, the low carb diet is effective for losing weight. Limiting carbohydrates to lose weight is a proven habit. By eating less sugar and fewer starchy foods, our blood sugar tends to stabilize, which prevents fat storage. As for how many pounds you can lose by doing it, the doctor advises you not to expect extreme weight loss. According to him, he “can help you lose a little weight, quietly”. But it has the advantage of being considered as a sustainable weight loss method, since Pascal Nourtier also specifies that it allows you to lose weight. “slowly but surely”.
The benefits of the low carb diet
Far from being a simple method for losing weight, the low carb diet is also interesting in many respects, whether for its beneficial effects on health, or for its equally beneficial impact on your daily well-being. As the nutritionist points out, it also allows a “a boost in energy, less stress, less fatigue, better sleep, a reduction in blood pressure, a reduced risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, while improving our physical performance”. For Pascal Nourtier, it is clear: “We can’t do better with this type of diet.”
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What starchy foods to eat during my low carb diet?
Since we will have to eat less bread, pasta and rice, we asked the dietician to advise us on the best starchy foods to eat during a low carb diet and for him, “the most important are dried vegetables, they are the best”. We can cite lentils, chickpeas or even red beans, which are filling and can be used in many recipes.
The nutritionist’s tip for successfully consuming fewer carbohydrates
Be careful, however, not to fall into the pitfall of not eating enough to stick to the principle of the low carb diet. To succeed on your low carb diet and learn to eat fewer carbohydrates, it is essential to “eat a lot more vegetables during meals” assures the nutritionist. “Many people think they eat vegetables but they don’t” warns Pascal Nourtier, who insists on the fact that he “don’t hesitate to add quantities” on his plate. His recommendation for knowing how to properly measure daily portions? Have a third of each on the plate in a balance of proteins (meat, fish, eggs) / vegetables / starchy foods with a low glycemic index.
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