low-carb
adjective
: containing or having fewer carbohydrates than usual
low-carb foods
a low-carb diet
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The type of carbohydrate makes all the difference Experts said carbohydrates as a whole are often assumed to be unhealthy, in part because of the popularity of low-carb and ketogenic diets.
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Katie Mogg, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s why researchers looked to the keto diet, a low-carb, moderate protein and high-fat eating plan.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Stevia Stevia or stevia leaf extract is a low-carb sweetener.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
As with other low-carb diets on this list, the Atkins diet can easily lead to nutritional and vitamin deficiencies due to heavy restrictions put on certain kinds of foods.
—USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
Researchers found that moderate macronutrient diet followers lost weight and maintained it at 6 and 12 months, although slightly less than the more extreme diets (low-carb, low-fat).
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Participants in the current study were between ages 25 and 65 and all followed a low-carb diet.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Some low-carb diets, like keto, recommend cutting fruits from the diet.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Atkins diet Another low-carb diet option, Atkins focuses on net carbs instead of total carbs consumed and now comes in two versions: Atkins 20 and Atkins 40.
—USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
Katie Mogg, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s why researchers looked to the keto diet, a low-carb, moderate protein and high-fat eating plan.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Stevia Stevia or stevia leaf extract is a low-carb sweetener.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
As with other low-carb diets on this list, the Atkins diet can easily lead to nutritional and vitamin deficiencies due to heavy restrictions put on certain kinds of foods.
—USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
Researchers found that moderate macronutrient diet followers lost weight and maintained it at 6 and 12 months, although slightly less than the more extreme diets (low-carb, low-fat).
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Participants in the current study were between ages 25 and 65 and all followed a low-carb diet.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Some low-carb diets, like keto, recommend cutting fruits from the diet.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Atkins diet Another low-carb diet option, Atkins focuses on net carbs instead of total carbs consumed and now comes in two versions: Atkins 20 and Atkins 40.
—USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
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“Low-carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-carb. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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