Oct 18, 2012

Problems with low-fat diets

    Low fat sends the body into starvation mode, it tries to hold on to fat, burns muscle instead. When carbohydrate stores are exhausted, it will burn protein first before switching to fat.
Carbohydrates can increase serotonin levels and cause sleepiness. Insulin swings can provoke mood swings. High insulin levels increase fat storage which can cause bloating, and water retention. Often, protein supplements are needed for the body-builder.

   Low-fat foods are often much more expensive than the conventional version, and contain more "chemistry" i.e. are highly processed.