A low-carb diet is one with a restricted carbohydrate intake. It emphasizes more on protein and healthy fat. To follow a low carb diet, we need to avoid certain foods like grains, starchy vegetables, certain beverages and some fruits. There are different variations of low-carb diet. The difference is based on the type and amount of carbohydrates we can consume on them.
Purpose and benefits of low-carb diet
A low-carb diet is generally adopted for its weight loss benefits. However, some variations of low-carb diets have more health benefits than just weight loss. For example, it can help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes as well as metabolic syndrome. It is also the preferred diet for people suffering from diabetes, PCOS and thyroid.
Simple and complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are the ones that digest slowly and therefore have a lesser effect on blood sugar unlike simple carbohydrates which digest fast and spike blood sugar. Complex…