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In terms of weight loss high protein and low carbohydrate diets have become very popular. Diets like the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Zone Diet and the Metabolic Typing Diet all promote large amounts of protein and minimal amounts of carbohydrates and more often then not the wrong sources of fat. These diets are proving to accomplish nothing more then a sacrifice of long term health for short-term satisfaction! What people do not realize is too much protein and not enough carbohydrate and fat is JUST AS DAMAGING as too much carbohydrate and not enough protein and fat! Insulin is not released only in response to carbohydrate but also in response to large amounts of protein out of balance with carbohydrates and fats! Insulin is secreted in response to the amino acids and to assist in the conversion into protein but at the same time insulin lowers blood glucose leading … Continue Reading