A low carbohydrate diet is a weight loss diet plan which
restricts the carbohydrate intake (grains, starchy vegetables
and fruit) and emphasizes on consuming high amounts of protein
and fat foods. Our diet is made up of three primary macro
nutrients- A diet that restricts the carbohydrate intake to less
than 20% of total caloric intake is a ‘low carbohydrate diet’.
However, the amount and type of carbohydrate allowed varies with
different low carbohydrate diets. It is common to find that any
diet with carbohydrate intake less than 50-60% is called a low
carb diet . A daily limit of 50-150 grams of carbohydrates is
typical with a low carbohydrate diet. Weight loss is achieved
with a low carb diet. Low carbohydrate levels lead to a
reduction in the body's insulin production, resulting in fat and
protein (muscle) stores being used as the main energy source of
the body. However, carbohydrate is a major nutrient that the
body needs. From the health perspective this diet is not
healthy. Essential vitamins and nutri