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First, let's understand what exactly is the role of carbohydrates in our growth, which makes them so important.

Carbohydrates play a major role in regulating levels of glucose in the blood. They are also important in the chemical break-up of fatty acids and hence aid in the prevention of Ketosis. Ketosis usually occurs in blood (In the Red Blood Cells) and the brain and is characterised by the smell of acetone in the breath. In addition to the direct benefits, there are also several indirect benefits of carbohydrates, one of which is that it is found in several foods which on consumption also help in regulating the quantity of other essential nutrients. As you can see, the benefits of carbohydrates are many and it is not recommended going for an all out carb free diet.

In fact there are many myths related to a diet to lower cholesterol which have led to an abundance of carb free diets to chose from. The most popular of these is that your body does not need carbs and you can survive without them with no problem. This is completely false and has no basis whatsoever. Carbohydrates are one of the three most essential nutrients in addition to fats and proteins. Also, carbs are required especially for instant energy. Sugar, which happens to be a rich source of carbohydrates is essentially required for the proper functioning of your brain.

Additionally, many people also believe that going on a carb free diet can be done for a lifetime without any detrimental health effects. This is untrue, since the body will definitely suffer if a carb free diet is followed for a long term. Moreover, your body will constantly struggle to fill up its carbohydrate deficiency by secreting other hormones, which will increase the carb cravings of your body exponentially. In short, it's not a healthy decision to go on a complete carb free diet.

Having said all that, decreasing the quantity of carbohydrate intake can definitely result in some quick weight loss. But this should not be done abruptly and one should not think about going on a complete carb free diet. Rather, you can opt for a low carb diet, which is being recommended by weight loss diet programs such Atkins, south Beach, Zone etc.

Additionally, there are several naturally occurring low carb sources that can be rotated in your diet for some quick weight loss. For example vegetables such as Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.), Greens -- lettuces, spinach, chard, etc, Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc, Radicchio and endive count as greens, Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc, Bok Choy, Celery, Radishes, Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc), Cabbage (or sauerkraut), Mushrooms, Avocado, Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars), Asparagus ,Green Beans and Wax Beans, Broccoli and Cauliflower are some of the sources of low carb vegetables. Also fruits low in sugar such as Rhubarb, Blackberries, Cranberries, Strawberries and Papaya are a good source of low carbs. In conclusion, you will do yourself a favour by going for natural sources of low carbs, as listed above, rather than going on a complete carb free diet . . . .which can have a detrimental effect on your long-term health.

Here are a few steps you can take today to start your own diet to lower cholesterol:

1. Cut down on Beverages: Most of the beverages in the market today contain a very high quantity of sugar. These drinks are not good for your health from a nutritional aspect. Moreover, they surely won't satisfy your appetite or give you that feeling of "filled up". Furthermore, sugar is a rich source of carbohydrates, which will nullify all your weight loss endeavours.

2. Increase Your Protein Intake: While on a low carb diet, most of the calories in your body will be supplied by foods rich in proteins. Hence, make sure you eat a lot of them. Also all meat-based foods are rich sources of protein.Seafoods like fish (especially salmon) are also a rich source of protein. There is no such thing as too much proteins while on a low carb diet. Proteins also help in tissue building of muscles and are essential for optimising good health.

3. Make Vegetables Your Favourites. I know many people have a strong dislike for vegetables. You have to change your attitude towards them because of their high vitamin and mineral content.Most of the vegetables are already low carb and a rich source of fibres, which are essential for proper digestion of food. Starchy vegetables such as potatoes should be avoided in all forms but the non-starchy ones such as greens, cauliflower, avocado, mushrooms etc should become your best friends!

4. Some Fruits to Consider: Usually fruits have high content of sugar in them. Still there are certain fruits, which can be consumed while on a low carb diet. These are generally citrus fruits, which have very low sugar content and hence are low on carbs. Some of these are Rhubarb, Blackberries, Cranberries, Strawberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Blueberries, Cantaloupes and Papaya. These fruits can also satisfy the cravings of your taste buds in case you get bored from the same diet and want to introduce some change from time to time.

5. Get High on Fats Fats are another source of energy for your body. They play a vital role in the make-up of cellular membranes and are essential for hormone production. For vitamin transportation to various bodily parts, they are indispensable. To stop becoming fat you need to eat a balanced diet and know which what fats NOT to eat and which to eat in moderation.

In conclusion, I know you can easily devise your own personal diet to lower cholesterol from this information. Try to lower cholesterol yourself before taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Please let me know about your success and any menus that gave you results. You can email me at: cholesterol@sliminweeks.com Subject: Diet to Lower Cholesterol

Best Regards,

Dorothy

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