Unless it is consistent with your Body Energy Type, a high carbohydrate diet can cause fatigue, blood sugar imbalances, and disappointing weight loss. The best examples of both these diets are the Pritiken and Atkins diets, respectively. Once you are on the energetically correct diet, you will not have food cravings and energy swings. This is part of the beauty of discovering your energy type. No matter which diet proves to be best for you, eating whole foods is important.
Refined foods are devoid of nutrients but high in calories.
Such foods provide enough calories to make one fat, but not enough of the nutrients that allow metabolism to burn brightly. When metabolism is low, you will continue to crave foods in an attempt to find physical energy. The process becomes a vicious cycle. Knowing your personal Body Energy Type is crucial to selecting the right diet. Some people can use herbs to increase metabolism, but these can cause problems in people with high blood pressure and so should be used judiciously with medical guidance.