The argument against low carbohydrate diets
Its popular as hell, but it is truly safe for you?
Increased consumption of animal-based products may lead into high consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol, which a good number of authorities believe will increase the risk of heart disease.
Moreover, it has been suggested that the kidneys may become stressed and that a related change in blood acidity levels can lead to bone damage, but some of the studies testing the theory have found no evidence of deterioration of the kidneys or loss of bone.

A few tips on healthy eating

In planning a diet, the important thing is to also endeavour to restrict your ingestion of refined carbohydrates, salt and fats.

Foods rich in lycopene
(includes watermelon, red peppers & cochinchin gourd)

The phytochemical lycopene is a natural coloring agent and a member of the carotenid family of phytochemicals. Lycopene is accountable for the deep red colour of many natural foods.

Fortunately, unlike most other nutrients, this useful phytochemical is not damaged if it is cooked, rather it is genuinely increased in efficacy by cooking.

. Its most interesting benefit is that it behaves as an antioxidant and is thought to be an asset in the fight to lower the risks of contracting cancer.

This useful phytochemical is the most effective remover of singlet oxygen, which is associated with aging of the skin. It is also thought by many researchers to hamper the progression of atherosclerosis.