If you’ve recently decided to start a new diet and lose weight, then you’re probably considering one of the many low-carb diets that have become very popular in recent years.

The low-carb diet is a nutrition plan that restricts the intake of carbohydrates to 20-40 grams per day or less. There are various variations of the low-carb diet, with different recommendations on what type of carbs should be avoided and which can be eaten in smaller quantities.

There are many benefits of this particular diet, including improved insulin sensitivity, blood lipid profile, and an increase in lean body mass. But what exactly is the low-carb diet? Is it safe to follow? And how do you start? Keep reading to find out!

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