"GREATEST SCRUMPTIOUS LOW CARB MEALS." 

Having followed a low carbohydrate diet, over several years and seeing and feeling the benefits in my own life, I am sharing these tips and recipes with readers of my blog. These are some of the most commonly reported benefits in low carb forums and support groups. (Some have preliminary scientific evidence, but more subjective improvements are harder to study.) The first two are by far the most commonly reported, and these benefits usually happen by the end of the first week, although sometimes it takes another week or two. Results are obviously going to be variable between individuals.

• Increased energy
• Cravings for sweets gone or much less
• Better mental concentration; no “brain fog”
• Improved mood; emotions more even
• ”Compulsive” or “emotional” eating gone
• Improved dental hygiene (less dental plaque; improved gum health)

Sometimes Reported

These are more variable, partly dependent upon the symptoms the person was having in the first place. Again, a low carb diet can in no way be considered a cure for these conditions. Also, rest assured I am not listing every benefit I have ever heard of - these have been mentioned often
enough to make me think that there is validity to them for some people:

• Improvement in joint or muscle pain
• Fewer headaches
• PMS improved
• Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as heartburn, improved
• Improvement in skin appearance.