low-carb
Atkins diet style
Low-carb describes foods or diets that restrict carbohydrates—sugars, starches, and grains—typically to promote weight loss or manage blood sugar.
She's been doing low-carb for six months.
The approach emphasizes proteins and fats while limiting bread, pasta, and sweets.
Keto and Atkins are popular low-carb regimens.
High-fat, low-carb regimen
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- protein-richAbundant in amino acids
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
portion control · meal plan · lifestyle · sustainable · whole foods · unprocessed · fiber-rich · satiety
Reproductive cells in shells
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- beefBovine meat for eating
cheese · nuts · leafy greens · cauliflower · zucchini · bacon · butter · olive oil
Circulating glucose level
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- diabetes managementRegulating blood sugar levels
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- weight lossReduction in body mass
obesity · cholesterol · energy levels · inflammation · gut health · heart health · triglycerides · blood pressure
Fat metabolism producing ketones
- ketonesCarbonyl-containing organic compounds
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
metabolic · beta-hydroxybutyrate · fatty acids · thermogenesis · autophagy
Pulsed brassica as starch substitute
- zucchini noodlesSpiralized vegetable pasta alternative
- lettuce wrapFilling in leaf shell
- almond milkBlended nut liquid
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
erythritol · cloud bread · shirataki · spaghetti squash · monk fruit · cheese crisp · flaxseed meal
keto
High-fat, low-carb regimen
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- protein-richAbundant in amino acids
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
macronutrients · portion control · meal plan · lifestyle · sustainable · whole foods · unprocessed · fiber-rich · satiety · clean eating
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
beef · cheese · nuts · leafy greens · cauliflower · zucchini · bacon · butter · olive oil · almond flour
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- diabetes managementRegulating blood sugar levels
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
weight loss · obesity · cholesterol · energy levels · inflammation · gut health · heart health · triglycerides · blood pressure · prediabetes
ketosis
Fat metabolism producing ketones
- ketonesCarbonyl-containing organic compounds
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
insulin · metabolic · beta-hydroxybutyrate · fatty acids · thermogenesis · autophagy
cauliflower rice
Pulsed brassica as starch substitute
- zucchini noodlesSpiralized vegetable pasta alternative
- lettuce wrapFilling in leaf shell
- almond milkBlended nut liquid
stevia · erythritol · cloud bread · shirataki · spaghetti squash · monk fruit · cheese crisp · flaxseed meal
bread
Leavened flour product
sugar · cereal · grains · starch · flour · corn · beans · sweets · desserts · fruit juice
- diet cookingcalorie counting, portion control, diet meals, sugar-free, fat-free
- diet typesgluten-free, heart-healthy, sugar-free, dairy-free, plant-based
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- Dietersvegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, lacto-vegetarian
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- dietary productshealth foods, meal replacements, protein bars, protein shakes, protein powder
low-carbvegan
Avoids all animal products
plant-based · macrobiotic · fruitarian · Mediterranean · low-fat
low, lower, lowest, carbon, lowered, lowering, lowly, lowlife, carbohydrate