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Low-Carb Diet

A low-carb diet reduces total carbohydrate intake without necessarily reaching the very low levels of a ketogenic approach. By cutting back on grains, sugars, and starchy vegetables, many people experience lower insulin levels and improvements in metabolic markers such as triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. Low-carb diets are widely studied and have been shown to facilitate weight loss and better blood sugar control.1

  1. Mansoor, N., et al. (2016). Effects of low-carbohydrate diets on weight and cardiovascular risk factors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. British Journal of Nutrition, 115(3), 466-479. ↩