Low Carb Programme as a lifestyle choice
NUTRA-LIFE CARB LITE Low-Carb protein shake formula is designed to help you manage your carb intake and balance your weight management programme.
CARB LITE is designed for those with a low-carb lifestyle or starting out on a low-carb diet programme.Each 25g serve provides less than 3.5 grams of “impact Carbs* & 1.3 grams of fat per serve (when made up with water), combined with 17g of high quality protein to feed your lean muscle mass, help tone your body and keep you feeling fuller for longer plus Carb Lite has the additional benefits of added vitamins and minerals.
What does ‘low carb’ really mean?
Successfully implementing a low carb diet usually requires a substantial reduction of the processed carbohydrates (particularly flour based foods and sugars) & the starchy vegetables that contribute to the daily diet. To compensate for the removal of these carbohydrates from the diet, an alternative energy source is introduced by increasing protein rich foods such as meats, dairy, eggs or supplements such as whey or soy protein. This dietary trend is the fundamental principle behind the Atkins phenomenon. A growing phenomenon, which in the U.S alone has an estimated 32 million people enjoying the low carb way of life. The impact of this following is illustrated by major restaurants developing low carb, approved menu items.
So what does a carbohydrate actually do?
Carbohydrates provide energy. However, the refined and processed carbohydrates that contribute so much to the modern day ‘convenient’ diet play a pivotal role in raising blood sugar levels. The body’s response to rising blood sugar levels is to inhibit the breakdown and utilization of fat for energy while increasing the amount of fat uptake for storage - a double blow to any weight management plan! The irony of this relationship between refined carb’s and fat metabolism is that during the mid 90’s trend for “low fat” food we failed to notice that the food we were buying had more and more sugars added to compensate for the taste lost when the fat was removed. So the low fat foods drove our carb intake sky high.
The key to healthy weight management is a balanced intake of Carb’s, Protein and fat. For many people, managing their weight is a daily challenge. Now nutritional research shows that when it comes to energy all nutrients were notcreated equal. Fat for example, has more than twice the energy per gram of either carbohydrates - or protein!
Managing Carb - The Key to A Better Body!
While the weight-conscious people studiously avoid foods high in fat, they often tend to over-indulge with carbohydrates. And why not - carb’s are convenient, readily available and usually taste good too! The problem is that while carbohydrates are good for you in moderate amounts, providing energy & a rich source of fibre, they can also wreck your weight management programme, if you don’t control their intake.
Unlike protein, which has a calming effect on appetite, we can consume large amounts of carbohydrate before the body says ‘enough’! This is where the problem lies. If we consistently eat too many carbohydrates the need for fat to be utilised as an energy source is greatly reduced resulting in increased storage and the inevitable weight gain.
Getting in shape with Protein
Protein is fundamental to managing your weightfor two key reasons. Firstly protein promotes satiety. This means it makes you feel full and satisfied reducing the risk of overeating. Secondly, protein is essential for the development of lean muscle mass, which gives your body the desirable toned look while using up lots of energy helping to burn off unwanted fat.
With this balanced approach in mind Carb Lite has been developed for those with a carb conscience life style, in two great easy to mix flavours, Chocolate and Vanilla.
*Impact Carbs refer only those carbs, which have an impact on blood sugar levels and therefore your weight management programme. They exclude sugar alcohols and dietary fibre.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Add 25g (approx 3 scoops or 1 Sachet) to 200mL of water. Shake or blend until mixed. Use up to three times daily.
Product Size: 500g Powder or 25g Powder Sachet
Carb Lite can be used at many different times through out the day
- Part of your breakfast plan
- As a tasty mid morning or afternoon snack,
- Before you go to bed, to help feed you metabolism through the night