Low-carb diets that emphasize plant-based proteins and healthy fats lead to slower long-term weight gain than those comprised mostly of meat and unhealthy fats, according to a new Harvard study.

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Low-carb diets are eating patterns that provide fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrates, or less than 26% of total calories from carbs, per day ...

Further, low-carbohydrate diets should focus on getting healthy sources of fat such as avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds verses sources that are high in saturated fat.

New research suggests that adopting a low-fat or healthy low-carb diet could be key to living a longer, healthier life. These eating patterns are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease ...

“Those who adopted healthy low-carb diets as a primary strategy lost, on average, roughly 2.2 kg, or 4.9 lbs., for a mean, net difference between the two of 10 lbs.,” she said via email.

A healthy low-carb diet was defined as a high intake of unsaturated fats with limited consumption of low-quality carbohydrates, such as refined grains, added sugars, fruit juice and starchy ...

“Those who adopted healthy low-carb diets as a primary strategy lost, on average, roughly 2.2 kg, or 4.9 lbs., for a mean, net difference between the two of 10 lbs.,” she said via email.

“Those who adopted healthy low-carb diets as a primary strategy lost, on average, roughly 2.2 kg, or 4.9 lbs., for a mean, net difference between the two of 10 lbs.,” she said via email.