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Putting the low carb trend in perspective


Get the real story on trendy low carb diets – how they work and how to stay healthy while following a sensible low-carb program.


Almost 47% of adults are overweight — which puts them at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, cancer or diabetes. As waistlines grow so does the desire for an effortless way to vanquish fat. The low-carb diet is a trend that’s garnering a lot of buzz these days. It’s popular because people can lose weight quickly. The challenge appears to be in keeping the weight off long term.

 

Q. How do low-carb diets work?

The basic theory behind most low-carb diets is that eating a lot of carbohydrates makes you produce too much insulin — the hormone that converts food to energy. Because of high...


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