What is a Low-Carb Diet? The basic idea behind low carb diets is
reduce your carbohydrate intake (white flour and sugar) and
increase your intake of high quality protein sources (such as
meat, fish and beans). There are many different versions of the
low-carb diet, such as Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, Protein
Power, Neanderthin, The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifestyle Plan,
Life Without Bread, and others. All of them, however, have one
thing in common -- a very strict reduction in the consumption of
carbohydrates. Most low-carb diets replace carbohydrates with
fats and proteins. Although diets vary in their recommendations,
as a general rule, a low-carb diet is synonymous with a high-fat
and moderate protein diet. Those on a low-carb diet should get
at least 60 to 70 percent of their daily calorie intake from
fat. Carbohydrates should make up less than 10 percent, and in
some cases, less than 5 percent of your daily calorie intake.
How Does A Low Carb Diet Work? When you eat a high-carbohydrate
meal, the incre