Do Low Carb Diets Work?

The popularity of Low Carb diets has not lost their appeal in the past 20 or so years. People like the idea of being able to eat all they want – even if it means restricting certain foods.

While following a low carb weight loss program you are allowed to eat as much protein as you want. Some will limit your fat intake while others do not. Carbohydrate intake is reduced and sometimes strictly limited.

The main draw of low carb diets is the rapid weight loss you experience. Most of the initial weight loss is due to water loss. Nearly everyone quickly regain lost weight once they begin eating carbs again.

Carbohydrates supply the main energy sources for your body to function. Carbs are one of the three main nutrients found in food.

High carbohydrate foods are the main source of fiber in our diets. Carbs are found in fruits, vegetables, dried peas, beans, corn, cereal, pasta, rice and whole grain breads.

The term “Low Carb Diets” is very broad. A low carb diet is one which reduces carbohydrate to less than 50% of total daily caloric intake.