Offering a variety of benefits, from improved energy levels to better weight management, low-carb foods have become a cornerstone of many healthy eating plans. Here are some practical ways to include low-carb foods in your diet.
What is "low carb"?
"Carb" is short for carbohydrate, one of the main nutrients (along with fats and proteins) that you must consume to fuel your body. Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy. They are found in foods such as bread, pasta, rice, fruits, and sugary snacks.
A low-carb diet is an eating plan that significantly reduces carbohydrate intake. Most low-carb diets limit daily carbohydrate consumption to about 26% of total daily calories. This amounts less than 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, compared to a typical daily intake of 225 to 325 grams of carbs in a standard diet.
