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Question
01 Feb 2003
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CARBOHYRATES
What side effects are there with cutting out carbohydrates in a persons diet? I do exercise 3 times a week and understand that the main energy source comes from it, but wont I be able to burn more fat and use up energy I already have in my body instead of relying on carbs?
DietDoc
Dear Snowie
Click on 'Diet' and 'View old Diet and Food site' and then on 'High-protein diets' to obtain the info you require. The idea that you won't burn fat when you include carbs and exercise is a fallacy. You need energy to be able to do exercise without exhausting yourself so that you can burn up fat. Carbs are not fattening and only contribute 17 kJ/g or less if they contain fibre to the diet. Cut out fat instead to achieve your goal.
Take care
DietDoc
Click on 'Diet' and 'View old Diet and Food site' and then on 'High-protein diets' to obtain the info you require. The idea that you won't burn fat when you include carbs and exercise is a fallacy. You need energy to be able to do exercise without exhausting yourself so that you can burn up fat. Carbs are not fattening and only contribute 17 kJ/g or less if they contain fibre to the diet. Cut out fat instead to achieve your goal.
Take care
DietDoc
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