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Knoxee99

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Could any of u advise when following a low carb diet how many carbs should I have daily. Could u advise the ideal breakdown for the proportions of fats carbs protein please.
Thanks in advance
Julia
 
It's individual really and you have to set your own goal. I find bg at one hour after starting my meal is a good guide to how many carbs I can have. So basically, do you test? If not, do.

Then many people report it's easier to control carb intake if you keep it low or you'll start craving carbs.

To fill up properly many find fat is the most filling option and doesn't have much of an impact on bg either nor is it bad for the kidneys.

So my advice, for what it's worth, is to keep a protein level you and your kidneys are happy with and reduce carb and up your fat intake while testing bg frequently in the beginning. You'll find your sweet spot eventually but it really is trial and error.

I rarely have more than 25 grams of carbs in a day so have a lot of fat instead as I work physically hard and need the energy. This suits me.
 
The number of carbs you eat is a very individual thing- you need to think about what you want to achieve - reduced glucose, levels, reduced weight, or both, etc..., and whether you can manage to keep to your chosen diet, possibly indefinitely! For some of us it will be a lifestyle change rather than a short term fix-it diet. Get a meter and test regularly before and after meals to see how your diet's affecting your glucose levels, weigh yourself weekly, and adjust your diet according to your findings.

@Totto has given you some good advice, and a good book to help you get started is "Eat Fat" by Trudi Deakin.

Robbity
 
Hi @Knoxee99 , welcome.

Have a read of the first two links in my sig below, you may find them of interest. :)
 
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