Zero Carb Diets explained

1) How are Zero Carb Diets different from all of the other diets?

Zero carb diets are different from other diets in that they are high in protein, high in fat, and exclude the consumption of carbohydrates (sugars) altogether for certain periods of time.   By comparison, most popular diets try to keep "fat calories" to a minimum since it is believed by many that only "fat calories" are fattening. This type "zero carb" diet goes against the norm by saying that carbohydrates are equally as fattening as fats, and that carbohydrates can even be MORE fattening than "fat calories" in some instances.   Remember that our brain and body get their primary energy from carbohydrates. However, if no carbohydrates are eaten then the body will begin to use stored body fat tissue for energy instead. Although, this does come with a price, because carbohydrate withdrawal "side effects" can last for several weeks and be unbearable.

2) Who can benefit most from using Zero Carb Diets?

All dieters can benefit from a diet that does not allow carbohydrates to be eaten whether the dieter is overweight by 350 pounds or 25 pounds.

3) What amount of weight loss can Zero Carb Diets produce?

On average about 2-4 pounds per week, however, a 350 pound dieter would lose much more weight than that each week (and someone who only has one pound of fat left on their stomach would obviously lose less than that each week).

4) How much do Zero Carb Diets cost?

Technically nothing, since a dieter simply needs to completely eliminate the consumption of carbohydrates from his or her daily dietary regimen. Although, if so desired then dieters could spend hundreds of dollars per month buying zero carb (or low carb) food products and supplements from companies like Atkins.   Remember that Dr. Atkins is the original man behind zero carb/low carb diets.

5) Are there any types of diets which better than Zero Carb Diets?

Low carbohydrate diets are good, portion control diets are also good.  Low fat diets can be good as long as they are not "fat free" and as long as not too many carbohydrates are consumed. Although, to say one type of diet is better than another is a personal matter which depends on each dieter (and their own ability not to cheat using a particular diet).