Is Low-Carb High-Protein or High-Fat?

Many people assume that a low-carb diet is a high-protein diet, but the recent trends seem to be towards an emphasis on the fat in the diet.   One of the delights of going on the annual Low-Carb Cruise  is meeting a lot of happy people from Sweden who follow what they call the LCHF diet (Low-Carb High-Fat).  I swear they put extra butter on almost everything on their plates!  On the other hand, protein is important in our diets, and we'll take a look at that, too.  Have a happy, healthy week, and consider coming on the cruise this year! Laura

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Is Low-Carb High-Protein or High-Fat? Many people assume that a low-carb diet is a high-protein diet, but the recent trends seem to be towards an emphasis on the fat in the diet.   One of the delights of going on the annual Low-Carb Cruise  is meeting a lot of happy people from Sweden who follow what they call the LCHF diet (Low-Carb High-Fat).  I swear they put extra butter on almost everything on their plates!  On the other hand, protein is important in our diets, and we'll take a look at that, too.  Have a happy, healthy week, and consider coming on the cruise this year! Laura Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Expert What is the LCHF Diet?   The LCHF Diet is really just a low-carb diet with the emphasis on eating enough fat. Here's a basic description of the LCHF diet, with links to lots more information from a Swedish physician. READ NOW How Much Protein Do You Need?   What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low-carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein. Also, there is a handy list of high-protein foods and the amount of protein in each. Also, you can check out these calculators to help you know how much protein you should eat. READ NOW The Low-Carb Guide to Nutrition Labels   Nutrition labels can be helpful, but they can often be confusing. What are the important things for low-carb eaters to pay attention to? I take you step-by-step through a nutrition label. What is so-called normal weight obesity, why it's important, and why we should find a different name for it. READ NOW Root Vegetables: OK for a Low-Carb Diet?   Some roots veggies have more carbs than others - here are the carb counts of many root vegetables, including sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, celery root (celariac), carrots, and parsnips. READ NOW Have a Healthy Low-Carb Lent   Tips for a healthy, low-carb Lent in various Lenten traditions. Also: How to Give up Sugar for Lent. READ NOW Featured Articles • 9 Foods and Herbs for Slimming Down • The 5 Best Supplements You've Never Heard Of • A Salad That's a Full Meal • 10 Top Foods for Vitamin A • Why You Should Eat White Potatoes • Can Curry Combat Alzheimer's? • The Healthiest Indian Food for Dieters • Five Reasons to Drink Coffee for a Fit Body Advertisement About Low Carb Diets  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.