Over the years, there have been many fad diets which have come and gone. When the low carb diet was first introduced, many critics thought it was just another diet, a fad that would die in a few years. However, all the evidence shows that the low carb diet may be here to stay. It has a number of radical features which make it distinct from the many diets that have been introduced in the past. It must be emphasized that the low carb diet is not new, and it has existed prior to the 1970s, though it became unpopular during this time. Popular low carb diets like Atkins have been responsible for bringing back its popularity.

When most people first hear about low carb diets, their biggest question is the one that deals with whether or not the diet works. The answer to this question is yes. The low carb diet has been proven to successfully help people lose weight. The fundamental theory behind the low carb diet is based on the name: The goal of this diet is to reduce the number of carbohydrates you consume on a daily basis. Carbs are responsible for the creation of insulin, and this can cause people to gain weight. When you reduce the number of carbs you consume on a daily basis, your weight can be decreased.

As you follow the low carb diet, you will not allow a large number of carbohydrates to be present in your body. While the stored carbs may be burned for energy, the diet emphasizes gaining energy from healthy fats and proteins. Some of the foods which are restricted in this diet includes bread, sugar, and any foods which contain white flour. Foods which are encouraged include beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and fish. This diet places a high emphasis on eating meats, and any food which is rich in protein. It also emphasizes the consumption of vegetables, and while fruits are encouraged, they should be eaten in moderation.

It must be emphasized that unlike most diets, the low carb diet is high in fat. You are required to eat it. It is believed that by eating foods rich in fat while reducing carbs, your body will stabilize your metabolism, allowing you to maintain a healthy weight. While critics often point out that low carb diets are unhealthy beause they require you to eat fat, not all fat is bad. There is good fat and bad fat. An example of bad fat is trans fats and saturated fats. An example of a good fat is polyunsaturated fats.