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To Reduce Cholesterol Avoid Low Carb Fad Diets

In search of quick, seemingly easy weight loss many people have in the last decade turned to the latest craze of low carb dieting. Only problem is, these high protein diets full of meats, eggs, and other fats are dangerous for those who already need to reduce cholesterol and cause others with healthy cholesterol levels to develop problems.

The Atkins Diet is one example of a popular low carb diet that forbids the dieter to have any form of sugar, and for the first four or so weeks, any grains such as breads, rice, pasta, etc. This type of eating causes the blood to become very acid. It is a dangerous situation that can leave people with high cholesterol and a number of other risk factors for heart disease. Ironically, Dr. Atkins was a cardiologist. His extreme diet was intended for the morbidly obese who without losing weight would soon die from the effects of obesity.

The objective in the first few weeks of Atkins dieting is to reach a state of ketosis. This is actually a life threatening condition that harms the liver and has side effects of constipation, halitosis, and headache as a few of the more common conditions.

Another diet that is similar but also wreaks havoc on efforts to reduce cholesterol is the South Beach Diet. It also limits carbs but in a more manageable way and still allows for enough to balance the higher fat and protein levels. However, with both this and the Atkins diet, high cholesterol foods are a staple.

Moderation is a key in all aspects of dieting. You can reduce cholesterol effectively through diet without extreme measures that solve one problem only to create another health issue. You can manage cholesterol naturally and safely using a well-balanced diet of healthy proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. To learn more, get The 60-Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure.

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