Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF)
The Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF) diet encourages a low intake of carbohydrates and high intake of fats, believing this promotes fat as a primary energy source. Followers eat foods like meat, fish, vegetables, and natural fats, avoiding high-carb and processed foods. Similar to Atkins and Keto diets but less strict, it aims for weight loss and better metabolic health.
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Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF)
The Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF) diet encourages followers to consume foods low in carbohydrates but high in fats. Those who follow this diet believe that a lower intake of carbs enables the body to use fat (including body fat) as its primary source of energy instead of relying on sugars from carbohydrates.
LCHF followers typically eat foods such as meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, and natural fats like butter and avocado. They avoid foods high in carbs such as bread, pasta, rice, and sugar-laden processed foods. The belief is that by limiting carbs, they can control their blood sugar and insulin levels, potentially aiding weight loss and improving metabolic health.
The LCHF diet shares many similarities with both the Atkins and Ketogenic diets, as all three encourage a reduced carbohydrate intake. However, LCHF is often seen as less strict than the Keto diet, which specifically targets a state of ketosis for fat burning. Atkins also differs in its approach, as it has distinct phases that start with a very low carb intake and gradually allows more carbs as weight loss goals are met.
While many followers are drawn to the LCHF diet for potential weight loss benefits, others believe it can help manage or prevent certain conditions like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease due to its emphasis on controlling blood sugar and insulin.