Let’s talk Low Carb!
Fads come and go and one of the most popular fads is the #Keto diet. Yes, it can be a great tool for some but many go about it the wrong way! Let’s talk about 7 Low Carb Mistakes
- Ignoring nutritional value of carbs. When eating Low Carb, choose whole or minimally processed carbs. Naturally occurring carbs are high-quality carbs! They give you vital nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Choose dark, leafy greans like arugula, spinach, swiss chard, and high fiber veggies like asparagus and celery! Also, broccoli, bok choy, green beans, fingerling potatoes, berries etc.
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Eating too much unhealthy fat. Rather than reaching for packaged trans fats, choose mono- and polyunsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, you gan find GREAT sources of these types of fats such as wild caught salmon, flaxseeds, walnuts, avocados, nuts, and extra-virgin olive oil.
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Portion size confusion! Understanding portion sizes can help prevent overeating while also ensuring you consume enough nutrients to fuel your body properly. Find out more with our Portion Fix Solution.
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Eating too much protein!
To avoid getting too much of a good thing, aim for protein to make up a solid 30 percent or less of your diet, not half. Your body creates glucose from protein in a process called gluconeogenesis. See tip number 3. This goes back to portion size. -
Not considering activity level: When eating Low -Carb, it’s crucial to determine correct carb intake for proper performance. What’s the ideal amount? That depends on many factors! Let’s work together to get your numbers.
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Eating too many carbs on a Low-Carb plan:
This circles back to your activity level and portion sizes! Your body converts carbohydrates to fat in your liver so too many carbs = more stored fat. -
Eating too many processed low-carb foods.
Choose whole or minimally processed carbs. Ingredients you recognize and can pronounce. Under 10 ingredients on a label and remember that chemicals are not necessary.
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