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The fat diet vs. the carbohydrate diet
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1. Which is deposited as fat
According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy cannot be created or destroyed. According to this assumption, calories are equal to calories and no diet with the same calories is better than another. However, the human body is more than a closed system, and the food consumed in addition to providing energy causes different physiological effects. For example, carbohydrate intake causes an increase in blood glucose levels, but its high calorie levels can pose a health hazard, so the body releases insulin.2. The essential role of protein
Although there are many examples of beneficial effects on the appearance of the figure that can be found from the use of both high-carbohydrate and high-fat diets, in order to make a fair comparison, it is best to refer to scientific research. Below are a few examples along with detailed dietary specifications. It may seem that the diet rich in fat has an advantage over the diet high in carbohydrates, but the diets are sometimes not equal in calories, even less so is maintaining the same protein intake. Many fat-rich products contain the same amount of protein at the same time.3. Efficiency
The longest study to examine the effects of a high-fat diet on fitness lasted 4 weeks and was authored by Dr. Stephen Phinney. It examined participants' stamina and adaptation to using fat as energy after switching to a ketogenic diet. Despite the almost total lack of carbohydrates in the diet, participants' performance did not change after 4 weeks of diet, which showed a neutral effect of the high fat diet in this context.4. The benefits of a carbohydrate diet
Some of the benefits of a high-carbohydrate diet include: higher glycogen levels and improved ability to use it; improved fitness during intense exercise; higher levels of hormones: IGF-1, leptin, thyroid (T3); lower levels of cortisol.5. The benefits of a fat diet
Benefits of a high-fat diet: improved control of hunger; ease of supply of protein in the diet. lower insulin levels; ?? higher levels of ketone bodies and hormones: glucagon, catecholamines.6. The final verdict
The debate about these diets is fierce because there's no clear answer which is better -- limiting both fat and carbohydrate in the diet has its drawbacks and advantages, and proper manipulation of these macronutrients can maximize the effects.
