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Low-Carb Diets: How Do They Work
Low-Carb Diets: How Do They WorkNow, a Health Minute.Eating a healthy diet is all about making smart choices. Many people choose to eat a diet low in carbohydrates.Restricting foods like breads, grains, rice, and potatoes, can be successful according to the Mayo Clinic.Instead, focus on non-starchy vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats and oils such as olive oil. Since thesefoods take more time to digest, they can make you feel full longer. For example, try a spinach omelet forbreakfast. For lunch, try a salad topped with chicken and for dinner have salmon with steamed veggies.Limiting sugar and highly processed foods such as white bread and pasta are healthier choices everyoneshould make. Eating a low carb diet can help you lose weight and may help reduce your risk of Heart Diseaseand Type 2 Diabetes.And with all diets, add regular exercise to your routine for long-term success.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER05149B EN LowCarbDietsHowDoTheyWork.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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