WhAT IS A LOW CARB DIET?
A low carbohydrate diet is a diet whereby the intake of carbohydrates is reduced. There is no universally agreed definition of a ‘low-carb’ diet and so the degree of carbohydrate restriction can vary a great deal. For example some people think a low-carb diet provides 30% of calories from carbohydrates, whilst others believe this to be more like 15% of calories from carbohydrates.
The preference has a set macronutrient split of 35% protein, 25% carbohydrate and 40% fat, but the split can be further altered if the client desires, with a minimum of 15% carbohydrates.
WHAT IS A KETO DIET?
A ketogenic diet is a diet with a very high fat content, moderate protein and very low carbohydrate content. There are variations on how the diet might be implemented, but on a typical ketogenic diet about 75% of calories come from fat and only about 10-20% from protein and 5-10% from carbohydrate.
WHAT IS A BALANCED DIET?
According to the NHS, a balanced diet involves the following:
– eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
– base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
– have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
– eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
At UR our balanced meal preference has the following macronutrient split (percentage proportions of protein, carbohydrates and fat):
12-35% Protein
45-65% Carbohydrates
10-35% Fat
Our balanced meal preference is designed in this manner, based on the most up to date scientific research, as well as trial and error with our clients over the past 5 years.
Our diet can be broken down simply into being made up of macronutrients and micronutrients. All of these components have crucial roles within the body, which is why consuming a balanced diet providing adequate portions of the macronutrients and micronutrients is important.
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wHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET?
A healthy diet is a balanced diet which ensures we obtain all the nutrients we require to function optimally.
Our diet can be broken down simply into being made up of macronutrients and micronutrients. All of these components have crucial roles within the body, which is why consuming a balanced diet is important.
Macronutrients are the components in our diet required in relatively large quantities (hence the name macro), to keep the body functioning optimally. They include protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Typically, any diet that cuts out a whole food group or macronutrient is not something we would recommend. It can be extremely restrictive and unsustainable for many and so consuming a balanced diet is considered important.
Micronutrients provide your body with a balance of the above mentioned, nutrient dense macronutrients you will be working towards giving your body the micronutrient nourishment it requires. Micronutrients are only required by the body in small amounts and are comprised of essential vitamins and minerals e.g vitamin A, C and D, iron and zinc. They play vital roles in the functioning of our body’s systems, and deficiencies can lead to detrimental effects on our health.
what is the best diet?
There is no ‘one-size fits all’ solution to nutrition, so there is no singular ‘best’ diet. What works for some might not work for others, and it can take a little trial and error to work out what works best for you.
Typically, any diet that cuts out a whole food group or macronutrient is not something we would recommend. It can be extremely restrictive and unsustainable for many and so consuming a balanced diet is considered important.
It is also important to understand the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets on earth based on a study that was completed on heart health and increased life expectancy based on research from Gonzalez et al (2016). In evidence based medicine, the Mediterranean diet represents the gold standard in preventive medicine, probably due to the harmonic combination of many elements with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which overwhelm any single nutrient or food item.
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