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The Low Carbohydrate, Healthy Fat Diet for Children and Teenagers
If you are considering adopting the Low Carbohydrate, Healthy Fat diet for yourself and your family, it’s worth first looking into the benefits and possible risks for your child or children.
In this blog, we will discuss:
- Type 2 diabetes and obesity in children
- Ketones as a primary fuel source
- Cholesterol levels in children
You should never adopt the Low Carbohydrate, Healthy Fat diet for your children if you have not spoken to your GP and received consent to do so. If you’re interested in this diet, speak to Dr Sanjeev Balakrishnan at Park Medical Group.
Losing weight on a Low Carb, Healthy Fat diet
Losing weight can be tricky, especially if you are overweight or obese, or have a chronic illness such as diabetes.
These tips can help you lose weight using the Low Carb, Healthy Fat diet:
- Cut your carbs
- Eat healthy fats and protein
- Consume several meals a day – reduce snacking!
- Green, leafy vegetables are key
Chronic Disease in Australia
Chronic disease, as defined by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), are ‘long lasting conditions with persistent effects.’ These types of diseases are becoming increasingly common in our country, with more than 11 million people suffering from at least 1 of 8 chronic diseases in 2014-15.
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver or Metabolic Syndrome? Park Medical Group can help you!
If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver or metabolic syndrome, trying to figure out how to ‘get better’ can be overwhelming.
In this blog post, we will explore these conditions and describe how they are linked together:
- What is Type 2 diabetes?
- What is fatty liver?
- What is metabolic syndrome?