Low Carb Diets - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

veree · 12-03-2002, 10:31 AM

Curious as to how many carbs are allowed on a low carb diet

auntjudyg · 12-03-2002, 12:45 PM

There are different low carb plans that allow differing amounts, ranging from 20 grams per day on the Induction Phase of the Atkins diet up to about 100 grams, and I have seen even up to 150 grams called low carb.

Chum · 12-04-2002, 04:00 PM

I think atkins is too restrictive. I eat 60-100 grams of carbs daily. If I followed the food pyramid I would be eating 300 grams daily! No wonder diabetes is out of control.

rhody · 12-05-2002, 06:33 PM

Whole grain carbohydrates are much different than refined carbohydrates. From what I've read, whole grains are good for some people with diabetes. Far too many people don't realize that.

Check the internet and see....

Chum · 12-06-2002, 09:27 AM

That is one reason I detest atkins. All the "low-carb" doctors try to compare raw sugar to fruits and grains. Anyone who read the Bible knows grains are mentioned many times. The items that are making Americans fat is refined sugars and processed foods. Pies, cakes, sodas, chips, pretzels, ice cream, and on and on.