Low-carb diets have been popular for many decades.
They used to be highly controversial, but have now been gaining mainstream acceptance.
Low-carb diets tend to cause more weight loss than low-fat diets, at least in the short-term.
They also improve numerous health markers, such as blood triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
However, not all low-carb “diets” are the same. There are many different types.
Here are 8 popular ways to do a low-carb diet.
1. A Typical Low-Carb Diet
Fast weight loss. Eat plenty of vegetables, but limit fruit intake to low-GI berries. shakzu/iStock
