Are you making this simple mistake? This is one of the biggest causes of a slowed metabolism that I see in my nutrition practice. It is especially common for those on the “paleo diet.” Here’s a great informative read from Rob of Functional Performance Systems:
Low carb is a nutritional buzz word and talks about avoiding sugar because “it’s the devil” are commonly echoed ad nauseam among both lay persons and health professionals. But does this approach having any sound backing to it when it comes to supporting health and metabolism?
Carbohydrate’s function
Stable and efficient cells have a constant supply of glucose, their preferred fuel source. We get glucose from dietary carbohydrate. Carbohydrates allows cells to produce carbon dioxide and ATP (adenosine triphosphate) via oxidative metabolism or cellular respiration. Keep reading…
Low Carb Diet- Death to the Metabolism
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