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Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight?

Definition

By Mayo Clinic Staff

A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates, often called carbs, such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit. A low-carb diet focuses on foods high in protein and fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist. Each diet varies in the type and amount of carbs you can eat.