FAQ If there are any questions you do not find answered here you can email us at info@lauraslifestyle.com or call us at 866-408-8545! How Does a Low Carb Diet Work?
A low-carb diet is based on the theory that over-consumption of carbohydrates, and the way our bodies process them, is the key factor in obesity. The premise of eating low carb as a tool to losing weight is that the bodys cells that convert carbohydrates into glucose (which becomes energy) does not work correctly in many overweight people. This is a symptom referred to as insulin resistance. A low-carb program suggests that by reducing carbohydrate intake to less than 40 grams a day, our bodies shift into a process called ketosis, in which we burn fat as fuel. The current Recommended Daily Allowance for carbs is set at 300 grams a day, but The Institute of Medicine has just submitted their recommendation that it should be lowered to 130 grams a day for healthy adults and children over 4. How can Laura's LifestyleTM products be a part of my low carb diet? Laura's LifestyleTM products are used as part of a low -carbohydrate lifestyle. The Laura's LifestyleTM line will initially consist of 4 frozen chicken entrees. Laura's LifestyleTM products have been created to taste as good as any homemade low carb dishes created in your own kitchen. Laura's LifestyleTM entrees have 8 or fewer net carbs per serving. How do Laura's LifestyleTM products differ from other similar products? Laura's LifestyleTM products give consumers a line of all natural, convenient, consistent, high quality, great tasting products for use as part of a low-carb lifestyle. Laura Cross, the company founder and long time follower of a low-carb lifestyle, created the products. Laura has enjoyed successful weight management for more than 20 years and now is sharing that long-term success with millions of carb
conscious consumers. What is a "carb"?
Carbohydrates are organic sugars, starches and celluloses that provide quick energy. Carbs come from plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables and grains, and include the "-ose" groups: sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc. As with anything there are some good carbs. They include dietary fiber and sugar alcohols, both of which are not absorbed by the body.
What is a "net carb"?
Not all carbs have the same metabolic effect on our bodies. Unlike typical carbohydrates, fiber, glycerine and sugar alcohols have minimal impact on blood sugar- levels. Net Carbs that represent total carbs minus fiber, glycerine and sugar alcohols are the only carbs a person needs to count. The lower the net carbs the better when following a low carb lifestyle. The value for Net Carbs appears in the Lauras Lifestyle package. Why do I need a Low Carb lifestyle? Currently about 31% of Americans are now obese, or roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. An additional 34 percent are overweight. According to new research, 40% of Americans, or almost 68 million people will be obese by the year 2010. According to LowCarbiz Newsletter, sales of low carbohydrate food products, books and diet centers is nearly $15 billion annuallyand growing. Where can I find Laura's Lifestyle products? While many realize the weight loss benefits of a low-carb diet, ready-to-eat meals that fit into our hectic lifestyles are difficult to find. Lauras Lifestyle: Carbohydrate Conscious Cuisine-- are the first frozen meals that follow a low-carb, high-protein eating plan. They come in four great-tasting flavors: Thai Chicken, Chicken Puttanesca, Chicken Chow Mein, and Chicken Santa Fe. Lauras Lifestyle contain 60% chicken, and less than 8 net grams of carbohydrates per meal. Lauras Lifestyle is available in major supermarkets and retailers throughout the U.S. |
