Low-carbohydrate diet

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Low-carbohydrate diet

A Low-carbohydrate diet (pronunciation: loʊ-ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt daɪət) is a dietary regimen that restricts carbohydrate consumption.

Etymology

The term "Low-carbohydrate diet" is derived from the English words "low" meaning small in quantity, "carbohydrate" which is a biological molecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, and "diet" which refers to the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.

Definition

A Low-carbohydrate diet is a diet that restricts the intake of carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread. It is high in protein, fat and healthy vegetables. There are many different types of low-carb diets, and studies show that they can cause weight loss and improve health.

Related Terms

  • Ketogenic diet: A diet that causes the body to release ketones into the bloodstream. Most cells prefer to use blood sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, as the body's main source of energy.
  • Atkins diet: A low-carb diet, usually recommended for weight loss. Proponents of this diet claim that you can lose weight while eating as much protein and fat as you want, as long as you avoid foods high in carbs.
  • Paleolithic diet: Also known as the paleo diet, caveman diet, stone-age diet, and hunter-gatherer diet, is a modern fad diet requiring the sole or predominant eating of foods presumed to have been available to humans during the Paleolithic era.
  • Glycemic index: A relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels.

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