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I'm confused with low carb, low sugar, high fat & no wheat diets. Please advise?
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I am very interested in reducing in all of the above, too much info on the internet. I need a meal plan and suggestions, I am a wanna be vegetarian and am having trouble getting enough protein. What is the perfect balance of nutrients needed? I'm 54 have hypertension and RA and 63kg. Want to increase my health and my husband who has heart disease. I have reduced grains and wheat, no rice, bread, pasta, don't have added sugar, eat mainly veg, salad, fish, nuts and minimal diary, but have included hubby to chicken to boost protein, but i am very tired and lethargic, can you advise if any of the following diets are ok, Atkins, Wheat Belly, Paleo way, we want a lifestyle not a fad diet, need some guidance please!! -
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Tracey Eppel
Dietitian
Specializing in weight reduction, diabetes and cholesterol management, high blood pressure, GIT disorders - including IBS, coeliac disease, food intolerance and food chemical sensitivity, childhood … View Profile
A healthy balanced diet is the best way to go. It is never a good idea to cut out an entire food group. The Atkins diet cuts out all carbohydrates and the paleo diet cuts out dairy and all grains. I consider these two diets to be fad diets. I think it is good to have a higher protein lower carbohydrate diet but to still include all food groups. you need to have fibre in your diet.
A good balance of nutrients in your diet is 30% fat, 25 - 30 % protein and 40-45% carbohydrates ( specifically low GI). A vegetarian diet is not difficult to follow as long as you have enough protein. a main source are legumes. It is a good idea to cut out added or hidden sugar but to not cut out a food group entirely. It sounds like you are not getting enough protein which could result in anemia causing you to be tired and lethargic. The main function of carbohydrates are energy. The best thing to do is to seek the advice of an accredited practising dietitian who can give you individual advice to suit your lifestyle
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Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith
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If you choose to adopt a vegetarian diet you may be at risk of being deficient in Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is essential but is only found in animal foods.
An Accredited Practising Dietitian should be able to help you with this - taking Vitamin B12 as a supplement or eating plant foods which have been enriched with it are both options.
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