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Slow Carbs – Are They The Secret To A Healthy Life?

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Slow Carb diets are becoming more
well-liked as compared to low fat diets. The Slow Carb Diet is based around lowering insulin spikes that will
trigger off energy to be stored as fat. The Slow Carb is basically carbohydrates
that are low in the Glycemic Index. Major food items that are included in this
category are Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Collard Greens, Chicken, Eggs,
Beef, Pork, etc. that are of Protein Rich Foods and good for health.
One more important thing is that
a slow carb diet is actually one of the keys
to weight loss
. Refined carbohydrates cause a fast spike in blood sugar,
which prompts the pancreas to secrete insulin. It is also used to control
diabetes. Slow carb diets are also helpful to prevent heart disease. These are
big sources of energy. Foods high in carbs never remain in your blood for long.
They cause a sharp upward spike.
 If you would like to stick to the diet you can
eat similar meals again and again. You should avoid white carbs such as bread, potato and rice. The slow carb diet recognizes that the body reacts
differently to some carbs than others. Simple
carbs
you can find  in pasta,
rice, potatoes, sweets and sweetened juices. All these items contain processed
sugars and starches that convert quickly to glucose during digestion.
The other benefit to a slow carb
diet is that you don’t have to add up calories. By consuming more protein and
fats, you will naturally feel full energetic and you can improve your workout
plan
. The slow carbs such as whole grains, and fiber-richfruits and vegetables will lead you to attain your weight goals and be able to maintain
them for the long time.
This is how I eat at the
moment and found that when I first started, I lost 10 Pounds of fat total in 4 weeks, and have maintained it for about 3 years now. So I am really
happy with the results. I do realize that the first few weeks on any diet will
help you to lose the most weight.
I really
suggest you think about trying it out. I am enjoying my experience.

You can see more detailed
explanation of the guidelines of the Slow Carb Diet here on the cheat sheet.
Please leave your comments below.


Have a happy healthy day!
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Grocery Shopping List For Ultimate Health

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Vegetables Greens – Organic Spinach, kale bok choi, broccoli are great examples. These are the king of all veggies. Eat as many of these as you can every day. I add spinach or kale to my smoothie in the morning and I add Athletic Greens.

Root Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips will fill you up.  Choose these over bread, but limit them and if you are in the losing weight fast phase, I would not eat them at all. Add these back to your diet once you are in a maintain phase of your weight.

Beans and Lentils, like black, pinto, kidney beans and red, green and black lentils are a great choice for filling you up and keeping you satisfied when you want to lose weight fast. Add these to every meal instead of root vegetables.

Meat & Fish that are organic grass fed, & wild caught fish are perfect for keeping and growing muscle. If you are vegetarian, make sure you eat tofu, spirulina and molasses (for iron). Spirulina has gram for gram as much protein as steak!

 

MilkThis | www.4hourbodygirl.com“Dairy”is in quotations because you do not only have to drink cow’s milk. I switch it up. I buy them all.  I buy whole, homogenized, organic cow’s milk. I drink that first since it expired first. Then I open one milk at a time. Almond, Rice, Soy, Coconut, etc. These are staples when maintaining, but for losing weight fast, use water instead and add a liquid calcium to your smoothy.
Eggs – Eat the yolk! The yolk has all of the nutrients.

Grains such as Millet, Quinoa, Brown rice, Amaranth are all gluten free. I use these daily when maintaining my healthy weight, but when I want to lose weight fast I replace these with beans and only eat them once per week.

Fats are so important for losing and maintaing a healthy weight. It helps your body process everything.
Just make sure it’s healthy fats. Coconut oil, Ghee, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Almond butter, and Avocados are the fast I eat regularly. I actually use real butter too, but I focus on the healthier fats.

Extras that are good to have and give you a nutritional boost are Apple Cider Vinegar – good for the gut
Nutritional yeast – great cheese substitute,
For your sweet tooth use raw honey. It has vitamins and minerals that you won’t get from sugar.

List:
Greens
Root Vegetables
Beans and Lentils
Organic grain or grass fed meat
Wild caught fish (Fresh or canned)
Milk – Cow, Almond, Rice, Soy, or Coconut
Eggs
Millet, Quinoa, Brown rice, Amaranth (All gluten free)
Coconut oil, Ghee, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Almond butter
Apple Cider Vinegar – good for the gut
Nutritional yeast – great cheese substitute
Spirulina – gram for gram has more protein than steak!
Raw Honey

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