High Protein Diets are also known as Low Carb Diets and do not rely much on carbohydrates. High protein diets rely more on protein and fat for weight loss.

In most high protein diets plan, the recommended amount of calories from protein is 30 to 40 percent. The intake of high carbohydrates food such as breads, pasta and potatoes, are limited.

However by reducing the amount of carbohydrates, and the body starts to burn fat for energy, side effect such as bad breath, nausea, headaches, irritability, dizziness, fatigue and loss of sleep will begin to develop. These side effects are a result from the production of a chemical called Ketones when body fat is broken down for energy. Some high protein diets also promote the dieter to consume a higher level of fat which will subsequently promote high cholesterol, heart disease and some types of cancer.

The reduction and elimination of bread and cereal products in high protein diets can result in less fiber in the diet. Fiber is very important for the body. The increased of fiber intake may promote health by promoting normal elimination of waste products of digestion, by promoting satiety, by helping control serum cholesterol and perhaps by other mechanisms.

People on high protein diets may also have difficulties to find foods with the sufficient amount of essential vitamins and phytochemicals.

By consuming extra protein does not build extra muscle. In the event if you eat more protein than what your body uses, your body will store the extra protein as fat.

Pros

• You will feel full quicker and the feeling of satisfaction with the amount of food you ate will last longer.
• You can still eat the foods that are high in protein without being penalized, like many other diets.
• You can eat low carb veggies. For example, broccoli and tomatoes.

Cons

• Some of these diets will require you to limit your carb intake drastically which can be unhealthy.
• Cutting back on some of the fiber rich foods that also have carbs can limit the amount of fiber you are getting daily.
• Be cautious when choosing your high protein diet because many of the plans will suggest you consume a larger than healthy amount of fats daily. This has the potential to elevate the risks for some cancers and high blood pressure.

Books and kindles I recommend you to read if you plan to have  a High Protein Diet/Low Carbs Diet :

• Protein Power: The High-Protein/Low-Carbohydrate Way to Lose Weight, Feel Fit, and Boost Your Health–in Just Weeks!
• The High-Protein Cookbook: More than 150 healthy and irresistibly good low-carb dishes that can be on the table in thirty minutes or less.
• Muscle Meals: Delicious, low-fat, high-protein recipes
• Secrets Of A Low Carb Diet

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