The Low Carb Meal Plans

March 12, 2009 by Jacob  
Filed under Diet

It has been long established that the consumption of excessive carbohydrates and a low fiber diet leads to unwanted weight gain. When processed by the bodys digestive enzymes, carbohydrates become glucose, which are essentially the bodys fuel. Excessive and unused glucose eventually become fat, which is the bodys way of storing energy.

Low carb diet plans have long been a favorite among all diet plans as it is not only effective, but also safe for the body (if carried out in moderation). Here is a quick look at some of the more famous low-carb meal plans.

The Atkins Diet

The meal plans in the Atkins Diet incorporates a system that is separated into four phases. It involves a restriction of certain types of foods and requires accurate measurements when it comes to portions of foods consumed. Some of the foods that are off-limits in the Atkins Diet include unprocessed carbohydrates such…

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