The usual low carb range is 20 to 50 grams daily. Sometimes it can be as high as 70 grams. However, 70 grams daily is generous and usually only for those who are engaging in regular weight training in addition to cardio exercise. There are a variety of low carb diets including Protein Power, South Beach, the Zone, and Atkins.
All low carb diets have their own guidelines regarding what type of and how many carbs daily. Atkins has the fewest carbs, at less than 20 grams per day, and the Zone has the most, 30% of calories. Read on about the impact of how many carbs daily in a diet and the degree to which we need them.
300 or More Grams Daily
Perhaps the “normal” American diet with cereals, pasta, bread, waffles, pancakes, soft drinks, packaged snacks, sweets. 300 or more grams of carbs daily in a diet present a high risk of excess fat storage, inflammation, and increased disease markers. Sharp reduction of grains and other processed carbs is critical unless you are on the “chronic cardio” treadmill.
150-300 Grams Daily
With 150-300 grams daily the continued high insulin-stimulating effect prevents effective fat burning and contributes to pervasive chronic disease conditions. 150-300 grams daily – recommended by the USDA and other diet authorities – can lead to the statistical US average gain of 1.5 pounds of fat per year for forty years.
100-150 Grams Daily
100-150 grams daily is based on body weight and level of activity. When combined with Primal exercises, allows for genetically optimum fat burning and muscle development. 100-150 grams daily range derived from Grok’s example of eating plentiful vegetables and fruits and avoiding grains and sugars.
50-100 Grams Daily
50-100 grams daily in a low carb diet minimizes insulin production and ramps up fat metabolism. By meeting average daily protein requirements, eating nutritious vegetables and fruits, you can lose one to two pounds of body fat per week and then keep it off forever by eating in the maintenance range.
0-50 Grams Daily
0-50 grams daily in low carb diet is acceptable for a day or two of intermittent fasting towards aggressive weight loss efforts, provided adequate protein, fat and supplements are consumed otherwise. 0-50 grams daily in low carb diet may be ideal for many diabetics. Not exactly recommended as a long-term practice for otherwise healthy people due to resultant deprivation of the high nutrient value of vegetables and fruits.
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