Why Low- Or No-Carb Dieters Feel Deprived

FACT: Carbohydrates are the predominant fuel for the brain, nervous system, and muscles, when exercising at high-intensity. Therefore, with a decreased carbohydrate intake, it is difficult to support continuous daily exercise sessions, which studies show helps maintain weight loss and an overall healthier lifestyle.

FACT: Following a restricted carbohydrate diet will likely backfire, as hunger hormones are less controlled, energy may neither be sufficient for daily exercise nor basic physiological functions, and one is more likely to engage in “binge eating-like” episodes.