How a High Protein Diet Burns
Fat
The Energy
Connection
The first point to understand when
exploring a high protein diet is the body needs food to build, rebuild and fuel the systems that power it to do work. It really doesn't care
where the food is derived; carbohydrates, protein or fat. Whenever fuel is need
it will access the source most readily available. If a source is generally always available then it will come to
depend on that source over others. But if forced to find an alternative source it will. Much of the body's
metabolism is the product of eating habits and the source of energy that is made readily available. Retraining
the body is simply a matter of eliminating or introducing a new source.
Dependency on
Carbohydrates
The hardest transition for many people
to make when starting a high protein diet is the shift away from carbohydrates as the primary energy source.
Carbohydrates provide a substantial amount of glucose the body needs for energy. Most people consume a
considerable amount of carbohydrates each day for fueling the body. Suddenly when they can no longer access the
carbohydrates for fuel they realize their dependence. This is why they don't burn fat. Why should the body
access fat for energy when carbohydrates are readily available? It won't of course. The dependency must be dealt
with and the body forced to access body fat for energy production instead of a readily supply of carbohydrates. This will produce weight
loss.
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Good and Bad
Carbohydrates
One of the good points about engaging in
a high protein diet is the elimination of bad carbohydrates in the diet. These are the
carbohydrates with high calories, saturated fat and trans-fatty acids. Continuance of these foods in the diet
most certainly will lead to health problems and an increase risk of heart disease. Now all carbohydrates are not
bad, and generally it depends on the source in which they are derived. Those carbohydrates derived from whole
grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables won't add to the risk of heart disease or health complications. Even a
high protein diet is going to contain some carbohydrates because they are difficult to avoid entirely. Just try
to eat the good ones.
Precautions
Many see the high protein diet as the
answer to years of weight gain and yo-yo results from various weight loss programs. But a word of caution is needed when considering this kind
of diet. Just as carbohydrates can be good or bad so can protein. The source of protein for many is animal meat and these
can be full of saturated fat. Now just because the body is burning fat for energy as a result of the reduction
in carbohydrates doesn't mean protein comes without its own risks. Many have had their cholesterol ratings go
through the roof from too much protein. It is a good idea to get a complete medical checkup before engaging in
any new diet plan. Let your physician know your plans and get safe and reliable recommendations before
beginning.
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