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The 8 Metabolism Killers Keeping You Overweight

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5. Low-Carb Diets

It is not carbs that make you fat, but the type of carbs and their timing that lead to weight gain. While ‘low carb’ diet works well for those with insulin resistance, the typical ‘low carb’ meal options cause more harm than good. They typically include ice creams, bars, shakes, and snacks containing unhealthy and highly processed ingredients.

Being chronically depleted of carbs is bad as the liver is exposed to additional stress and is being forced to work harder in the processing of glucose from fats and proteins.

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