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Published:
January 6, 2022

Low-Carb Diet For Dummies

Overview

"Low-carb" doesn't have to mean "no-fun!"

Low-carb diets are a hugely popular way to lose weight and stay healthy. But, contrary to what you may have heard, eating low-carb doesn't have to mean losing all your favorite foods and treats!

In Low-Carb Diet For Dummies, you'll find an easy-to-follow guide to minimizing carbs while keeping the flavor by evaluating the quality of the carbs you do eat. You will learn to control—but not entirely eliminate (unless you want to)—the intake of refined sugars and flour by identifying and choosing whole, unprocessed food instead. You'll get fun and creative recipes that taste amazing, reduce the number on the scale, and improve your health. You'll also get:

  • Great advice on incorporating heart-healthy and waist-slimming exercise into your new diet 
  • Tips on how to maintain your low-carb lifestyle in the long-run 
  • Strategies for responsibly indulging in the occasional carb-y food—because "low-carb" doesn't mean "no-carb!"

Perfect for anyone dieting for a short-term goal, as well as those looking for a long-term lifestyle change, Low-Carb Diet For Dummies is your secret weapon to going low-carb without missing out on some of the world's greatest foods.

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About The Author

Katherine B. Chauncey is an emeritus professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Texas Tech School of Medicine. She’s also a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist.

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CHEAT SHEET

Low-carb dieting is a matter of choosing foods and strategies that put you on the path to success. Eating low-carb means knowing how to estimate portion sizes, choosing the right snack foods, and stocking your pantry with low-carb items. Not sure how to maintain your low-carb approach to food? This Cheat Sheet shows you how.

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Low-carb snacks are a good choice no matter which diet you're following because they're mostly fruits and vegetables. When choosing a low-carb snack, consider the ones in the following list first: A juicy orange A handful of raisins A bunch of grapes A big green or red apple An 8-ounce container of low-fat yo
Eating the low-carb way means building your diet around lean proteins along with vegetables and fruits prepared fairly simply. If you were a meat-and-potatoes eater, focus on the meat more than the carb-heavy potatoes. The tips in the following list offer advice on what foods to choose: Build your meals around fruits, vegetables, and lean protein food sources.
A low-carb diet relies on knowing portion sizes to help you eat the proper quantities of the proper foods. To determine the number of low-carb servings you're eating, you need to estimate portion sizes. You may be surprised to see that normal portion sizes are a lot smaller than you think, as the comparisons
Sticking with your low-carb diet is much easier if you set yourself up for success and prepare yourself and your kitchen for a low-carb lifestyle. The tips in the following list can help you realize your goals: Set your kitchen up for success. Always have low-carb-friendly foods on hand ready to eat. Remove as many irresistible temptations as possible.
Low-carb dieting is a matter of choosing foods and strategies that put you on the path to success. Eating low-carb means knowing how to estimate portion sizes, choosing the right snack foods, and stocking your pantry with low-carb items. Not sure how to maintain your low-carb approach to food? This Cheat Sheet shows you how.
If you're dieting the low-carb way, stock up on low-carb essentials so that when you have a need to eat, you can find healthy, low-carb ingredients. The following list contains recommended items to keep on hand: Canned or Bottled Foods: Grains: Canned tuna, salmon, or sardines (in water) Whole-grain pasta, lo
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