low-carb

adjective

: containing or having fewer carbohydrates than usual
low-carb foods
a low-carb diet

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However, low-carb diets generally have more evidence supporting their effectiveness in improving blood sugar. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026 In recent years, interest in particular attributes, like low-carb beers, has also been a factor in consumer preferences. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 But as with all areas of nutrition, low-carb diets (and the carbohydrates themselves) are more nuanced than many realize. — Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 The ketogenic — or keto diet, is a low-carb, high-fat diet, intended to increase your body's ability to burn fat by substituting carbohydrates for fats in your diet, according to Healthline. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-carb

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“Low-carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-carb. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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