Cutting more than just the carbs

It is estimated that over 25 million Americans are on low-carbohydrate (carb) diets. Many have cut the carbs out of their diets in an effort to lose weight. However, cutting carbs from your diet may also cause you to lose more than mere pounds. It may also be causing you to lose vital daily nutrients your body needs to maintain itself and fight off infections.

Enriched grains such as bread and pasta are full of vitamin B6 and B12. These vitamins allow the body to use the energy we receive from eating protein and carbohydrates. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins C (protects cells and fights off infections), vitamin E (acts like an antioxidant) and beta carotene (helps vision). Yogurt and milk are high in calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth, regulated muscle contraction to keep the heart healthy, and makes the blood clot normally. Potassium is also found in these dairy products which controls the balance of fluids in the body and helps reduce blood pressure.

Almost 75 percent of all Americans are already not getting enough of these essential vitamins. With the increase in low-carb dieters, experts are concerned that people are even less likely to meet their daily requirements. In light of this, it is even more important that people take vitamin supplements when dieting to prevent vitamin deficiency.

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Did you know: Going vegan can cause a vitamin B sub. 12 deficiency resulting in anemia, nerve damage, lymph cancer or even death. Vitamin B sub. 12 are found in meat, fish, and dairy products. So, if you are embracing a vegan lifestyle, make sure to take a vitamin B sub. 12 supplement.

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