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Low-carbohydrate diet - a low-carbohydrate diet is a diet that restricts carbohydrate intake and emphasizes the consumption of protein and fat. The goal of low-carbohydrate diets is to promote weight loss by inducing a state of ketosis, in which the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Low-carbohydrate diets can take many forms, including the [[Atkins diet]], the [[Ketogenic diet]], [[Southbeach diet]], and the [[Paleo diet]]. | Low-carbohydrate diet - a low-carbohydrate diet is a diet that restricts carbohydrate intake and emphasizes the consumption of protein and fat. The goal of low-carbohydrate diets is to promote weight loss by inducing a state of ketosis, in which the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Low-carbohydrate diets can take many forms, including the [[Atkins diet]], the [[Ketogenic diet]], [[Southbeach diet]], and the [[Paleo diet]]. | ||
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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
There are several different low-carbohydrate diets, including the ketogenic diet, Atkins diet, and South Beach diet, among others. | There are several different low-carbohydrate diets, including the ketogenic diet, Atkins diet, and South Beach diet, among others. | ||
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==Amount of carbs== | ==Amount of carbs== | ||
The amount of carbohydrates allowed on a low-carbohydrate diet varies depending on the specific diet plan, but most recommend restricting carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day. The rest of the calories come from protein and fat, with a greater emphasis on protein than on a standard diet. | The amount of carbohydrates allowed on a low-carbohydrate diet varies depending on the specific diet plan, but most recommend restricting carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day. The rest of the calories come from protein and fat, with a greater emphasis on protein than on a standard diet. | ||
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== Different Types of Low-Carbohydrate Diets == | == Different Types of Low-Carbohydrate Diets == | ||