So what does all this mean? According to Astrup, for your diet to be
successful, you should combine the best aspects of both low carb and low fat
diets. “Combining some of the good things from the low carb with the good
things from the low fat diets seems to be satiating and also to enhance weight
loss,” states Astrup.
According to Astrup, your diet should consist of 25-30 percent of your
caloric intake from fat, 15- 25 percent from protein, and 45-55 percent from
carbohydrates consisting of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes.
A diet made up of this mix provides your body with all the micro- and
macro-nutrients it needs to function properly. Additionally, this diet seems to
meet the cravings you may battle when dieting and will address most of the side
effects you may also experience, such as weakness and fatigue.
Finally, adopting a mix of the good of both diets represents a lifestyle
change that can go the distance. As Astrup reports, diets that go to extremes
are harder to maintain and often result in regaining weight. Keeping to the
middle ground—while replacing unhealthy foods with healthier choices—will keep
you happy with the variety of foods you can eat.
To fully avail yourself of the benefits of this new approach, try these
steps: