{"id":19954,"date":"2020-08-08T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-08T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=19954"},"modified":"2025-09-28T09:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:00:34","slug":"the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"El estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos: realidad, ficci\u00f3n, nutrici\u00f3n y una deliciosa receta veraniega"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/es\/\">Inicio<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        El estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos: Realidad, ficci\u00f3n, nutrici\u00f3n y una deliciosa receta de verano\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whole and cut Avocados, a staple in low-carb diets\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LowCarbDiets_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Fthe-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Fthe-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Fthe-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >El estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Realidad, ficci\u00f3n, nutrici\u00f3n y una deliciosa receta veraniega<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">8 de agosto de 2020 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;The Low-Carb Lifestyle: Fact, fiction, nutrition &amp; a delicious summer recipe&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Enthusiasts of low-carb diets claim that they provide optimal nutrition, and indeed they are becoming one of the hottest trends around the world. But with this mainstream popularity come many myths and misconceptions surrounding the low-carb lifestyle. We have collected some of the most common facts and fictions about this nutritional approach and broken them down for you.\\nPlus, stick around for a delicious low-carb recipe just in time for summer.\\n&quot;, \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe\/\" })'  target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Fthe-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe%2F&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Fthe-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Los entusiastas de las dietas bajas en carbohidratos afirman que proporcionan una nutrici\u00f3n \u00f3ptima y, de hecho, se est\u00e1n convirtiendo en una de las tendencias m\u00e1s de moda en todo el mundo. Pero esta popularidad viene acompa\u00f1ada de muchos mitos y conceptos err\u00f3neos en torno al estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos. Hemos recopilado algunos de los hechos y ficciones m\u00e1s comunes sobre este enfoque nutricional y los hemos desmenuzado para usted.<\/span>\n<br\/>Adem\u00e1s, no te pierdas una deliciosa receta baja en carbohidratos justo a tiempo para el verano.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/>Con la introducci\u00f3n del <strong>pir\u00e1mide alimentaria en los a\u00f1os 70<\/strong> se nos inst\u00f3 a reducir las grasas y a aumentar el consumo de hidratos de carbono. Durante los 40 a\u00f1os siguientes, se insisti\u00f3 en el mensaje sencillo pero omnipresente de \u2018comer menos grasa\u2019 y, en la actualidad, los hidratos de carbono representan m\u00e1s del 55% del consumo energ\u00e9tico de nuestra sociedad.<br\/>\n<br\/>Sin embargo, muchos nutricionistas est\u00e1n empezando a replantearse estas proporciones, pues creen que el auge de las dietas basadas en carbohidratos ha <strong>ha contribuido al aumento de la obesidad y la diabetes<\/strong> en todo el mundo.  Esto se debe, en parte, a la <strong>hip\u00f3tesis carbohidratos-insulina<\/strong>.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>B\u00e1sicamente, los carbohidratos estimulan la producci\u00f3n de una hormona llamada insulina<\/strong> que hace que el cuerpo convierta el exceso de az\u00facar en la sangre en grasa corporal. Cuando se ingieren alimentos ricos en az\u00facar, como los hidratos de carbono simples, el cuerpo se pone a producir la insulina necesaria para hacer frente a esta situaci\u00f3n.<br\/>\n<br\/>Estos picos de insulina hacen que el cuerpo acumule m\u00e1s grasa y le hacen sentirse let\u00e1rgico y hambriento poco despu\u00e9s de comer. Cambiando las calor\u00edas de los carbohidratos por las de las grasas puedes reducir los niveles de insulina, aumentar la quema de calor\u00edas y perder grasa.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Insulina y dietas bajas en carbohidratos<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Ficci\u00f3n<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>S\u00f3lo los carbohidratos provocan picos en los niveles de insulina en sangre.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Dato<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Las prote\u00ednas tambi\u00e9n muestran un efecto moderado. Por lo tanto, es una buena idea no cambiar simplemente carbohidratos por prote\u00ednas, sino consumir suficientes prote\u00ednas para mantener la masa muscular y saciar el hambre, mientras se llena el d\u00e9ficit con una variedad de grasas saludables.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Dicho esto, el estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos no es una soluci\u00f3n para todo el mundo. <strong>El nivel \u00f3ptimo de hidratos de carbono en la dieta var\u00eda en funci\u00f3n de c\u00f3mo los procese el organismo;<\/strong> Algunas personas los metabolizan mejor que otras. Sin embargo, muchas personas ignoran que son intolerantes a los carbohidratos.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Entonces, \u00bfqu\u00e9 le ocurre realmente a tu cuerpo con una dieta baja en carbohidratos?<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Ficci\u00f3n<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Esta forma de comer no es adecuada para los deportistas. Sabemos que los carbohidratos son una excelente fuente de combustible para el ejercicio. \u00bfAlguien quiere carbohidratos?<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Dato<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Para las pruebas explosivas en las que se necesita una fuente de combustible r\u00e1pida (sprints), los carbohidratos pueden ser los mejores aliados. Pero para los entrenamientos de resistencia o regulares, la grasa es un combustible perfectamente adecuado. De hecho, algunos dicen que da una ventaja ganadora en deportes de resistencia como maratones o ultramaratones.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Cuando se quema grasa para obtener energ\u00eda, los \u00e1cidos grasos se convierten en cuerpos cet\u00f3nicos en el h\u00edgado. Estos <strong>Las cetonas sustituyen las necesidades de glucosa del organismo.<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Las dietas bajas en carbohidratos son naturalmente m\u00e1s ricas en grasas, y a muchas personas parece costarles hacerse a la idea de que cuanta m\u00e1s grasa se coma, m\u00e1s grasa se puede perder.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>dietas bajas en carbohidratos y enfermedades cardiacas<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Ficci\u00f3n<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Consumir m\u00e1s grasas provocar\u00e1 enfermedades card\u00edacas. Consumir m\u00e1s colesterol y grasas saturadas taponar\u00e1 mis arterias.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Dato<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Aunque se promovi\u00f3 mucho la relaci\u00f3n entre las grasas saturadas y las enfermedades cardiacas, esto est\u00e1 empezando a reevaluarse. Algunos estudios demuestran que las dietas bajas en carbohidratos mejoran los principales factores de riesgo de las cardiopat\u00edas. Aun as\u00ed, deber\u00edas considerar evitar los alimentos fritos superprocesados; en su lugar, basa tu dieta en fuentes de grasas insaturadas y alimentos integrales como cocos, nueces, aguacate, pescado azul y aceites vegetales<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>La mayor\u00eda, si no todos, <strong>las dietas tienden a fracasar porque son restrictivas<\/strong> e ir en contra de nuestros h\u00e1bitos alimentarios naturales. En un programa de dieta baja en carbohidratos se pide moderar el consumo de carbohidratos procesados y reducir el az\u00facar, el pan y la pasta, cosas que muchos de nosotros adoramos.<br\/>\n<br\/>Pero los defensores de este m\u00e9todo informan de que al romper su adicci\u00f3n al az\u00facar y adoptar este estilo de vida, <strong>se sienten m\u00e1s saciados<\/strong> y como si hubieran salido de un bucle de hambre constante.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa con los veganos?<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Ficci\u00f3n<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Comer as\u00ed implica atiborrarse de beicon y mantequilla y eliminar alimentos vegetales sanos. \u00bfY los vegetarianos y veganos?<br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>Dato<\/em><\/strong><em>-<\/em>Bajo en carbohidratos no es sin carbohidratos. En la mayor\u00eda de las directivas bajas en carbohidratos puedes comer grandes cantidades de verduras, frutos secos y legumbres. Adem\u00e1s, las verduras sin almid\u00f3n constituyen la base de tu dieta, y a menudo sustituyen a los cereales refinados.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Al final<\/strong>, No existe una dieta \u00fanica para todos, pero las personas diab\u00e9ticas, obesas o con problemas de hambre pueden tener que seguir una dieta. <strong>har\u00edan bien en reducir el consumo de carbohidratos.<\/strong> S\u00f3lo aseg\u00farese de consultar a un profesional sanitario que pueda supervisar este cambio y adaptarlo a sus necesidades individuales.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Receta extra: Batido de chocolate y aguacate <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><em>El aguacate aporta a este batido una textura deliciosamente rica y cremosa. El resultado es una versi\u00f3n indulgente pero saludable de un batido de chocolate. El capricho perfecto (bajo en carbohidratos) para el verano. <\/em><br\/>\n<br\/><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Ingredientes <\/strong><br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd aguacate maduro<\/li>\n<li>3 cucharadas de cacao en polvo sin az\u00facar<\/li>\n<li>1 taza de leche de coco entera<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd taza de agua<\/li>\n<li>Varias gotas de Stevia (un edulcorante natural de origen vegetal 300 veces m\u00e1s dulce que el az\u00facar, pero sin efecto sobre los niveles de insulina. Es muy beneficioso para la salud).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Instrucciones<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>A\u00f1adir los ingredientes a la batidora y batir hasta obtener una mezcla suave y cremosa.<br\/>\n<br\/>Decorar con menta fresca y \u00a1a disfrutar!<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row contact box -->\n<div class=\"gradient3\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsNarrow spacing articleText\" >\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"height: 100%;display: grid;align-items: self-end;padding-bottom: 50px;\">\n        <div class=\"\">\n            <h2 data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">\u00bfIdeas, comentarios o preguntas?<\/h2>\n            H\u00e1ganoslo saber.<br\/><br\/>\n            <a href=\"mailto:CATchUp@puma.com\"><span class=\"buttonSec\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Escriba un correo electr\u00f3nico<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1.2735849056604; background-image: url('\/wp-content\/themes\/puma-catchup-theme\/public\/img\/contact_box.png'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/summer-rolls-shrimp\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"5539\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/RezeptFebruar_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Rollitos de verano con gambas<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tEstos rollitos de verano de inspiraci\u00f3n vietnamita son deliciosos en cualquier \u00e9poca del a\u00f1o. Son frescos, ligeros y se sirven con una satisfactoria salsa de cacahuete. Puede disfrutarlos en familia con todos a la mesa o prepararlos como aperitivo o almuerzo sencillo. \u00a1Sigue enrollando!\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/summer-rolls-shrimp\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">leer la historia<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/summer-season-salad-season\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"3418\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bowl of chickpeas with parsley on wooden table background\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RecipeJuly_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Ensalada de verano<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tGracias a la riqueza del aguacate y a la textura de los garbanzos, esta f\u00e1cil receta de ensalada de garbanzos y aguacate es la comida reconfortante perfecta para el verano. Tambi\u00e9n es una buena fuente de prote\u00ednas para vegetarianos y no vegetarianos, y el aguacate y las almendras aportan grasas saludables. Puedes prepararla como guarnici\u00f3n, por ejemplo para una barbacoa, o disfrutarla como plato principal. Esta receta es vegana, pero puedes a\u00f1adir queso feta para una versi\u00f3n vegetariana. \u00a1A comer!\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/summer-season-salad-season\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">leer la historia<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los entusiastas de las dietas bajas en carbohidratos afirman que proporcionan una nutrici\u00f3n \u00f3ptima y, de hecho, se est\u00e1n convirtiendo en una de las tendencias m\u00e1s de moda en todo el mundo. Pero esta popularidad viene acompa\u00f1ada de muchos mitos y conceptos err\u00f3neos en torno al estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos. Hemos recopilado algunos de los hechos y ficciones m\u00e1s comunes sobre este enfoque nutricional y los hemos desmenuzado para usted.<br \/>\nAdem\u00e1s, no te pierdas una deliciosa receta baja en carbohidratos justo a tiempo para el verano.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":19955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":1729,"meta-headline":"The Low-Carb Lifestyle","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-19954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":19954,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-08-08 15:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-08 13:00:22","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":19955},\"headline\":\"The Low-Carb Lifestyle\",\"content\":\"Fact, fiction, nutrition \\u0026amp; a delicious summer recipe\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Enthusiasts of low-carb diets claim that they provide optimal nutrition, and indeed they are becoming one of the hottest trends around the world. But with this mainstream popularity come many myths and misconceptions surrounding the low-carb lifestyle. We have collected some of the most common facts and fictions about this nutritional approach and broken them down for you.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Plus, stick around for a delicious low-carb recipe just in time for summer.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;With the introduction of the \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;food pyramid in the 1970\\u0026rsquo;s\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; we were urged to reduce fat and load up on carbohydrates. A simple yet pervasive \\u0026lsquo;eat less fat\\u0026rsquo; message was pushed for the next 40 years and today, carbohydrates account for more than 55% of our society\\u0026rsquo;s energy consumption.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;However, many nutritionists are starting to rethink these proportions, believing that the surge in carbohydrate based diets has \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;contributed to the growing levels of obesity and diabetes\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; seen worldwide. \\u0026nbsp;This is, in part, due to the \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Basically, carbs stimulate the production of a hormone called insulin\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; which causes the body to convert excess sugar in the blood into body fat. When you eat foods high in sugar, like simple carbohydrates, your body goes into overtime producing the insulin necessary to deal with this.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;These spikes of insulin cause the body to build up more fat, and leave you feeling lethargic and hungry again soon after eating. By swapping carb calories for fat calories you can drive down insulin levels, boost calorie burn and lose fat.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Insuline and low-carb diets\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Only carbohydrates cause spikes in insulin blood levels.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Proteins also show a moderate effect. Therefore, it is a good idea not to simply swap carbs for protein, but rather consume enough protein to sustain your muscle mass and satiate hunger, while filling the deficit with an array of healthy fats.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;This being said, the low-carb lifestyle is not a solution for everyone. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Your optimal level of dietary carbohydrates varies depending on how well your body processes them;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; some people metabolize them better than others. However, many people are unaware that they are intolerant to carbohydrates.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;So, what is actually happening to your body on a low-carb diet?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;This way of eating is not suitable for athletes. We know that carbs are an excellent source of fuel for exercise. Carbo-loading anyone?\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;For explosive events where you may need a fast fuel source (sprints) carbs can be your friend. But for endurance or regular ongoing workouts, fat is a perfectly suitable fuel. In fact, some say it gives a winning edge in endurance sports such as marathons or ultramarathons.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;When fat is being burnt for energy, fatty acids are converted to ketone bodies in the liver. These \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ketones are replacing the body\\u0026rsquo;s requirements for glucose.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Low-carb diets are naturally higher in fat, and many people seem to have a tough time wrapping their heads around the idea that the more fat you eat, the more fat you may lose.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;low-carb diets and heart disease\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Consuming more fats will lead to heart disease. Eating more cholesterol and saturated fat will plug my arteries.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Although the link between saturated fat and heart disease was heavily promoted, this is beginning to be reassessed. Some studies show that low-carb diets improve key risk factors for heart disease. Still, you should consider avoiding super processed fried foods; instead, base your diet on sources of unsaturated fat and whole foods like coconuts, nuts, avocado, oily fish, and plant oils\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Most, if not all, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;diets tend to fail because they are restrictive\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and go against our natural eating habits. In a low-carb diet program you are asked to moderate your intake of processed carbs and cut back on sugar, bread and pasta\\u0026mdash;things which many of us adore.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;But proponents of this method report that by breaking their sugar addiction and adopting this lifestyle, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;they feel more satiated\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and as though they have escaped a loop of constantly being hungry.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;What about vegans\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Eating this way involves bulking up on bacon and butter and eliminating healthy plant foods. What about vegetarians and vegans?\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Low-carb is not no-carb. In most low-carb directives you can eat large amounts of vegetables, nuts and legumes. Plus, non-starchy vegetables form the foundation of your diet, often replacing refined grains.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;In the end\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;, there is no one size fits all when it comes to diet, but those who are diabetic, obese or struggling with hunger issues may \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;do well to consider cutting down on carbohydrates.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Just be sure to consult a healthcare professional who can oversee this shift and tailor it to your individual needs.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Bonus Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Smoothie \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;The avocado gives this smoothie a deliciously rich and creamy texture. 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The perfect (low carb) treat for the summer! \\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026nbsp; \\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ingredients \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026frac12; ripe avocado\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;1 cup full fat coconut milk\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026frac12; cup water\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Several drops of Stevia (a plant based natural sweetener 300 times sweeter than sugar, but with no effect on insulin levels. It is loaded with health benefits!)\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Instructions\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Add ingredients into blender and blend until smooth and creamy.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-contact-box {\"gradient\":\"3\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-article-multi {\"migrateBlock\":true,\"title\":\"\",\"mode\":\"manual\",\"numArticles\":2,\"manualArticles\":[{\"id\":5539},{\"id\":3418}],\"aspect\":\"1\",\"category\":[],\"articles\":\"\",\"includeTopStories\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","post_title":"The Low-Carb Lifestyle: Fact, fiction, nutrition & a delicious summer recipe","post_excerpt":"Enthusiasts of low-carb diets claim that they provide optimal nutrition, and indeed they are becoming one of the hottest trends around the world. But with this mainstream popularity come many myths and misconceptions surrounding the low-carb lifestyle. We have collected some of the most common facts and fictions about this nutritional approach and broken them down for you.\nPlus, stick around for a delicious low-carb recipe just in time for summer.\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-low-carb-lifestyle-fact-fiction-nutrition-a-delicious-summer-recipe","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-28 09:00:34","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 09:00:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=19954","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[3],"tags_input":[],"id":19954,"author":"13","date":"2020-08-08 15:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-08 13:00:22","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":19955},\"headline\":\"The Low-Carb Lifestyle\",\"content\":\"Fact, fiction, nutrition \\u0026amp; a delicious summer recipe\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Enthusiasts of low-carb diets claim that they provide optimal nutrition, and indeed they are becoming one of the hottest trends around the world. But with this mainstream popularity come many myths and misconceptions surrounding the low-carb lifestyle. We have collected some of the most common facts and fictions about this nutritional approach and broken them down for you.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Plus, stick around for a delicious low-carb recipe just in time for summer.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;With the introduction of the \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;food pyramid in the 1970\\u0026rsquo;s\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; we were urged to reduce fat and load up on carbohydrates. A simple yet pervasive \\u0026lsquo;eat less fat\\u0026rsquo; message was pushed for the next 40 years and today, carbohydrates account for more than 55% of our society\\u0026rsquo;s energy consumption.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;However, many nutritionists are starting to rethink these proportions, believing that the surge in carbohydrate based diets has \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;contributed to the growing levels of obesity and diabetes\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; seen worldwide. \\u0026nbsp;This is, in part, due to the \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Basically, carbs stimulate the production of a hormone called insulin\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; which causes the body to convert excess sugar in the blood into body fat. When you eat foods high in sugar, like simple carbohydrates, your body goes into overtime producing the insulin necessary to deal with this.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;These spikes of insulin cause the body to build up more fat, and leave you feeling lethargic and hungry again soon after eating. By swapping carb calories for fat calories you can drive down insulin levels, boost calorie burn and lose fat.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Insuline and low-carb diets\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Only carbohydrates cause spikes in insulin blood levels.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Proteins also show a moderate effect. Therefore, it is a good idea not to simply swap carbs for protein, but rather consume enough protein to sustain your muscle mass and satiate hunger, while filling the deficit with an array of healthy fats.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;This being said, the low-carb lifestyle is not a solution for everyone. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Your optimal level of dietary carbohydrates varies depending on how well your body processes them;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; some people metabolize them better than others. However, many people are unaware that they are intolerant to carbohydrates.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;So, what is actually happening to your body on a low-carb diet?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;This way of eating is not suitable for athletes. We know that carbs are an excellent source of fuel for exercise. Carbo-loading anyone?\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;For explosive events where you may need a fast fuel source (sprints) carbs can be your friend. But for endurance or regular ongoing workouts, fat is a perfectly suitable fuel. In fact, some say it gives a winning edge in endurance sports such as marathons or ultramarathons.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;When fat is being burnt for energy, fatty acids are converted to ketone bodies in the liver. These \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ketones are replacing the body\\u0026rsquo;s requirements for glucose.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Low-carb diets are naturally higher in fat, and many people seem to have a tough time wrapping their heads around the idea that the more fat you eat, the more fat you may lose.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;low-carb diets and heart disease\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Consuming more fats will lead to heart disease. Eating more cholesterol and saturated fat will plug my arteries.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fact\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Although the link between saturated fat and heart disease was heavily promoted, this is beginning to be reassessed. Some studies show that low-carb diets improve key risk factors for heart disease. Still, you should consider avoiding super processed fried foods; instead, base your diet on sources of unsaturated fat and whole foods like coconuts, nuts, avocado, oily fish, and plant oils\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Most, if not all, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;diets tend to fail because they are restrictive\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and go against our natural eating habits. In a low-carb diet program you are asked to moderate your intake of processed carbs and cut back on sugar, bread and pasta\\u0026mdash;things which many of us adore.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;But proponents of this method report that by breaking their sugar addiction and adopting this lifestyle, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;they feel more satiated\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and as though they have escaped a loop of constantly being hungry.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;What about vegans\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Fiction\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;\\u0026mdash;\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;Eating this way involves bulking up on bacon and butter and eliminating healthy plant foods. 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Pero esta popularidad viene acompa\u00f1ada de muchos mitos y conceptos err\u00f3neos en torno al estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos. Hemos recopilado algunos de los hechos y ficciones m\u00e1s comunes sobre este enfoque nutricional y los hemos desmenuzado para usted.\nAdem\u00e1s, no te pierdas una deliciosa receta baja en carbohidratos justo a tiempo para el verano.","status":"publish","password":"","name":"El estilo de vida bajo en carbohidratos: realidad o ficci\u00f3n. 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