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Low carbohydrate diets are in fashion but the results don't really add up
Nutritionist Says Lack of Food Variety could be part of the diet problem Low carbohydrate diets can be hard to follow and have mixed results both in the long and short term, says Melinda Manore, Ph.D., R.D. The restriction of certain food groups can make the specialized diets
difficult to live with because of the lack of food variety, even though the " low carb." trend has created awareness of the negative weight effects of eating too many processed carbohydrates, like those in some cereals, breads and other food containing refined white flour. In an address to health and fitness professionals today at the American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Summit and Exposition, Manore said the average low carbohydrate dieter is on the plan for less than 3 months. Because you have to limit so much food, particularly important foods like fruits, whole grains, and vegetables, dieters tend to modify or cheat.
Low carbohydrate diets appear to be safe and potentially effective for
weight loss in the short-term for those under the age of fifty, but Manore
emphasized the data does not yet exist on potential health risks associated
with long-term use of these diets.
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The diet is generally not recommended for active people or athletes because low carbohydrate intake can deprive the body of extra energy or make people too tired to exercise. "The low carbohydrate high-protein diets brought a sensitivity to our intake of processed carbohydrates, which is good,” said Manore. “Yet eliminating so many foods with minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals and other nutrients could have a negative impact on a person's health as well as significantly reducing meal options. It doesn’t help a dieter to have so few options that they get tired of eating the same thing over and over, and ultimately give up.” Manore pointed out recent consumer research, in which about sixty-seven percent of consumers said they were moderate users of low-carbohydrate diets Of that group, only 5 percent indicated they were dedicated low-carbohydrate users. Most respondents said they used the diet for short-term results; that is, rapid weight loss. |
Unfortunately, Manore says, that weight loss is partially fluid and is not likely to stay off. In fact, people coming off the diet will more than likely notice a small amount of weight gain as the body rehydrates.
"The low carbohydrate high-protein diets brought a sensitivity to our intake of processed carbohydrates, which is good,” said Manore. “Yet eliminating so many foods with minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals and other nutrients could have a negative impact on a person's health as well as significantly reducing meal options. It doesn’t help a dieter to have so few options that they get tired of eating the same thing over and over, and ultimately give up.”
Manore suggests friends or relatives of low-carbohydrate eaters be patient and realize their diet restrictions are probably short-lived, lasting from 2 to 6 weeks. “People who have lost weight the low-carbohydrate way are true believers. Rather than criticize, talk with them about the pros and cons of this type of diet. Promote balance by asking what they are eating. Oftentimes, they prefer the diet because they don’t have to think or count, they just avoid the ‘banned’ foods.”
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