Carbs - the Dehydration Denominator

The body utilizes carbohydrates to burn fat. The body's response? Production of ketones that affect those individuals with kidney problems, as well as those individuals with certain health encumbrances, such as individuals with diabetes.

Protein (foods that are prominent in carb-restricted diet such as beef, poultry, pork and eggs) works well in expelling 'water' from the body. The next time you enjoy a meal heavy in protein, including eggs, take note of the times that you are in need of frolicking to the restroom.

In turn, a high protein diet (i.e. low carb diets OR carb-restricted diets) reacts in ridding the body of water, thus the initial substantial weight loss. An individual would get a similar result by using diuretics - which we certainly do not and could not recommend.

This said, low carb diets may dehydrate the body, thus causing a strain on the kidneys. The kidneys must then struggle to clean toxins from the blood.

Try to envision this picture: A miner is panning for gold. A freak sun-storm has occurred overhead, depleting most of the water in the trough. The gold is then stagnated. Unlike the miner's ability to collect the gold from the trough, our kidneys cannot continue to filter the impurities from the blood. When the kidneys take pause, all sorts of serious health problems may arise. Here are just a few:

Blood pressure is regulated by the kidneys and is affected by dehydration. Not good news, particularly for a kidney or heart patient.

The production of red blood cells is affected.

People with existing kidney disease who experience dehydration face potentially serious health consequences.

When the body goes into ketosis, the individual loses lean body mass, not fat.

Energy levels are depleted. Carbs are the body's quick energy.

Although low carb diets work well in initial fast weight loss, the dieter must weigh the health risks. The dieter must decide, 'Are the long term health risks worth fast weight loss?'

These are all good starting points for a diet plan. Here are some more:

Carbs - the Dehydration Denominator | Blow Up the Bread Basket | Fast Food Carb Grams

The introduction of modern foods into the modern day diet has proved disastrous for almost all ethnic groups. Modern foods are fattier foods, richer foods, creamer foods, sugary foods, fast food and super-sized foods and servings.

To read how the ethnic makeup affects an individual's weight click here.

To read how climate affects an individual's weight click here.

Health risks and health benefits associated with ethnic groups which impact weight - click here.

To read how an individual's job and social status affects weight click here.

To read how Spirituality affects weight click here.

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