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Low Carb
Questions If
you're on or curious about how to follow a low-carbohydrate, high-fat
diet, and have questions, this is the page for you! If you don't find the
answer to a question you have by searching below, then email Dr. Weed at drweed@cox.net
and he will post your question and either his response or Ms. Raposo's
(without using your name) so that everyone who views this page can see it. Partners Executive Director Dr. David
Weed and Southcoast Health Registered Dietitian Amanda Raposo describe their approach to weight loss and the prevention and treatment
of diabetes. "We think the current recommendations to lower dietary
fats and include high amounts of carbohydrates is what helped to cause the
obesity epidemic rather than to reduce it," stated Weed. "We now
recommend whole foods with natural fats through our guidelines,
a 20-minute video on
the subject, and efforts to reduce
sugar-sweetened beverages," he added. Ms. Raposo summarizes how she successfully treats her patients in the
Southcoast Diabetes
Management Program. Click here for
a one-hour 
video of their presentation. Click
here for Dr. Weed's presentation PowerPoint slides and here
for Ms. Raposo's. For
more videos about low-carb eating, go to www.drweed.net/LowCarbs.html
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Registered
Dietitian Amanda
Raposo and Psychologist Dr. David Weed answer your questions about low-carb
eating
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Question:
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Answer:
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1. How much do I have to cut out carbohydrates to lose weight or lower my
blood sugar?
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1. That all depends on how your body handles carbohydrates. Some people
only need to cut back a little, say to under 100 grams per day. Others
won't see any benefit unless they eat fewer than 30 grams per day.
Experiment by cutting back until you see the desired effect. Your body
will tell you the right amount to eat.
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2. I've cut my carbs and had some initial weight loss, but now I get
hungry and seem to have plateaued on the weight loss.
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2. Besides cutting carbs, you need to increase your dietary fats. Include
more fats like butter, olive oil and coconut oil. Adding cheese will also
help to control hunger and speed up weight loss.
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3. I'm concerned that my cholesterol levels, which are already high, will
get worse if I eat more fats, especially saturated fats.
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3. It's a common misconception that eating fat will increase blood
cholesterol levels. In fact, most people will see a decrease in overall
cholesterol levels when they start a lower-carbohydrate diet.
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4. I see ads for all kinds of low-carb products (e.g., pasta, chocolate
bars, etc.). Are these any good?
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5. As with any dietary advice, people who want to make money are going to
get in the game. While there are hundreds of "low-carb" products
on the market, only a few are worth the high prices, and many exaggerate
their low-carb claims. Anyone can eat a low-carb diet just by eating real,
unprocessed food. For a list, go to Eat
All You Like. For great recipe ideas, click
here and here.
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If you have more questions, email Dr. Weed at drweed@cox.net
and he will post your question
(without using your name) and a response by him or Ms. Raposo!
Click
here for
a link to a PowerPoint on A Low-Carbohydrate Approach to Managing Diabetes.
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