The two kinds of diets were popular years ago and now they have entered the mainstream once again. We, of course, may have the opinion that they are more effective than other diets such as a low fat diet or a low cholesterol diet.

However, the fact can tell us in different kind of ways. If we choose to go on a low carb diet, for example; we are recommended to eat foods containing much leaner protein such as soy, poultry, fish, lean red meat, and low fat dairy. Besides, it is highly recommended to eat vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and cauliflower and fruits such as melons, grapes and berries. They are all high in fiber.

Going on a low carb diet, we are suggested to eat low carbohydrates food. However, we are still allowed to eat starchy vegetables, such as potato and carrots, but we need to limit the amounts because they contain more carbohydrates.

We are even still allowed to eat foods that are high in healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, olives, and butter. What we need to remember is that we are allowed only to eat a small portion of those. On the other hand, it is always better to avoid sweets, sugary foods and foods that contain trans fats such as fried foods and margarine that contains trans fats.

Then, if we are afraid of dietary deficiencies, we can take nutritional supplements. Even though low carb diets are still considered controversial for others, going on a low carb diet are scientifically proven to prevents constipation, migraines, and digestive irregularity.

How can we plan our own low carb diet? Can low carbohydrates food suffice? In order to lose weight and to maintain ideal weight, we need to continue practicing low carb diet as well as another diet, but still it can’t guarantee a piece of mind concerning our own health problems. To avoid unwanted things we can make our low carb diets as parts of our lifestyle and believe that it is a healthier lifestyle compared to other choices we can make.

Is that really truth? Going on low carb diets can potentially bring us health risks.

We know that carbohydrates, and eventually foods, are the main source of energy for human body. Thus, it is unwise to go on a low carb diet and only eat low carbohydrate food. We need a balance between high and low carbohydrate food. We need them both at the same time to achieve optimum health.

Going on low carb diets may cause long term health risks. If we are low carb dieters, it is better for us to change our diets to healthier ones. Getting advice from nutritionist can be a good way to help us to get better health advices and more enjoyable way to please our appetite.

Low carb dieters should eat food which contains reasonable amount of protein, such as meat, but over-consuming protein can also bring us health risks like osteoporosis. If our body does not have enough calcium to balance the acids resulting from protein digestion process, our body will obtain the need of calcium from the bones.

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research low carbohydrates food diets can be found straightforwardly in animal food, but naturally low in vegetables, and fruits. Moreover, international studies have observed that countries of which its people has low fat intake have manage to lower the risk of breast cancer, than that of countries of which people has high fat intake. To minimize the risk of cancer, we need to have high fiber intake. Fiber is another important substance for our body.

To get optimum healthy condition, we should combine high and low carbohydrate food, as well as high fiber food. We need the combination of two substances as well as other substances which contain in those foods.