If you’ve been living with diabetes for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard about low-carb diets. But just what does this type of eating approach involve, and what are some of the benefits? Read on for some basic low-carb facts and top tips for low-carb eating, then check out three delicious low-carb recipes that will take you through the holiday period and beyond. Yum!
What is a low-carb diet?
A low-carb eating approach does exactly what its name says—it limits the amount of carbohydrates you consume, and particularly those found in sugar, grains, starchy vegetables, and many fruits. The diet largely focuses on foods that are high in protein and fat, which, along with carbohydrate, are the other macronutrients our bodies need.
Some of the foods that are consumed on a low-carb diet include meat, eggs, fish, healthy fats (from sources such as avocados and nuts), high-fat dairy, berries, and nonstarchy vegetables that grow above ground.
Some of the foods and beverages that are limited or avoided on a low-carb diet are sugary and
