low-carb
adjective
: containing or having fewer carbohydrates than usual
low-carb foods
a low-carb diet
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Keto flu is a temporary condition that may occur in the first few days or weeks of a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Carbohydrates and protein are two of your body's main sources for fuel, but some diets (high-protein, low-carb) prioritize one macronutrient over the other.
—Christina Manian, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Diets that allowed very few carbohydrates (around 10% of daily energy) were linked to greater mood improvements than more moderate low-carb diets (11%-20%).
—New Atlas, 17 Nov. 2025
Some recent research into low-carb, higher-fat diets like the carnivore diet shows potential improvement in markers for cardiovascular health.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Carbohydrates and protein are two of your body's main sources for fuel, but some diets (high-protein, low-carb) prioritize one macronutrient over the other.
—Christina Manian, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Diets that allowed very few carbohydrates (around 10% of daily energy) were linked to greater mood improvements than more moderate low-carb diets (11%-20%).
—New Atlas, 17 Nov. 2025
Some recent research into low-carb, higher-fat diets like the carnivore diet shows potential improvement in markers for cardiovascular health.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Low-carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-carb. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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