Well, for all the people who knows what LCHF is very good. For the newbies to this concept; let me take you through it.
LCHF a.k.a Banting, Ketogenic or Paleo lifestyle simply translates to Low Carbohydrates High Fat Diet. Yes! You heard it right, High FAT.
In other words, quoting from http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
"An LCHF diet means you eat fewer carbohydrates and a higher proportion of fat. Most importantly you minimize your intake of sugar and starches. You can eat other delicious foods until you are satisfied – and still lose weight.
A number of recent high-quality scientific studies shows that LCHF makes it easier both to lose weight and to control your blood sugar. And that’s just the beginning."
It is called Banting because it was re-discovered by a Mr.William Banting, an obese undertaker who gave up all the Carbs & Grains in his diet and lost a lot of weight and cured his obesity, diabetes & hypertension. It is called Keto, because it breaks your healthy fatty acids converting into ketone bodies which used as fuel in your body substituting glucose.
After all my research and a lot of reading, I decided to convert to this lifestyle. Living in India where 80% of your food consists of carbohydrates in the form of Rice, Rotis, Dosa, Upma, Dhokla et al, it seems really difficult to go on Low Carbs & High Healthy Fat. Difficult but not Impossible. Especially, all my folks have been reacting & saying things like "You will die of heart disease, if you eat fat" etcetera. Well, these people need to do some research and then come & tell me that. All evidence pointing to contrary there.
It is my Day two on this diet where at the moment i am on roughly this ratio 60% Fat, 25% Protein &15% Carbohydrates. I have constant energy throughout the day, unlike the topsy turvy sugar rushes that i used to have. Will share Diet Plans for all Indian LCHF enthusiasts soon.
Ciao!
