WHY IT WORKS

There are several reasons why the CSIRO Low-Carb Every Day diet is so effective in helping you lose excess weight, while also making you feel better and significantly improving your metabolic and cardiovascular health.

IT REDUCES YOUR GLYCAEMIC LOAD

A lower glycaemic load reduces your blood glucose response after a meal or snack, making it easier to achieve more stable blood glucose levels throughout the day.

YOU DON’T FEEL AS HUNGRY

The higher protein intake helps you feel fuller for longer, suppressing your appetite. This reduces the desire to snack throughout the day, making it easier to maintain a lower body weight.

YOU BURN MORE ENERGY

It takes more energy to digest protein, compared to carbohydrate or fat – so having a higher proportion of protein in the diet helps you expend more energy.

MORE MUSCLE MASS ALSO MEANS BETTER GLUCOSE CONTROL

Muscle is one of the body’s major storage sites for glucose, so maintaining a larger muscle mass makes it easier for your body to transport and store glucose from the blood.

IT’S HIGH IN GOOD FATS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY

The CSIRO diet has a higher proportion of unsaturated “healthy” fats that reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This includes avocados, nuts and seeds, olive and canola oils, lean fish, chicken and olives.

IT HAS PLENTY OF FIBRE

Unlike some low-carb, high-protein diets, the CSIRO eating plan includes a daily fibre intake of 25-30g – mainly from low-carb vegetables and a small amount of high-fibre grains and legumes. Adequate daily fibre intake is important for gut and bowel health.

IT IS NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED AND SUSTAINABLE

Some diets can leave you feeling washed out, tired and depleted. However the CSIRO diet provides adequate intakes of all the essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed for good health. Offering a sustainable approach to weight management, this diet can be maintained over the long term.