low-carb
adjective
: containing or having fewer carbohydrates than usual
low-carb foods
a low-carb diet
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This means a low-carb diet is not only low in carbs but also high in protein and fat, just like the carnivore diet.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
When deciding between a low-carb diet and the keto diet, consider what's best for your needs.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Riced cauliflower and broccoli, which are ground vegetables marketed as rice alternatives, have been on the rise in the past few years as low-carb swaps.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Dec. 2025
The authors recommended that people only do very low-carb diets, especially keto diets, under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
When deciding between a low-carb diet and the keto diet, consider what's best for your needs.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Riced cauliflower and broccoli, which are ground vegetables marketed as rice alternatives, have been on the rise in the past few years as low-carb swaps.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Dec. 2025
The authors recommended that people only do very low-carb diets, especially keto diets, under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Low-carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-carb. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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