Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption primarily for weight control. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats.

Now it has become a trend that we all are trying to switch on to low carb diet. It occurs mainly due to the fact that high protein diet actually enhances weight loss. A recent British study confirmed that there is a strong correlation between diet high in protein and weight loss.

Don't be deceived by the name �high protein��which is another way of saying low or no-carb diet. All the trend diets that were no or low carb in recent years were condemned for their unhealthiness. Low or no carb diet also suggests high protein or fat diet; it�s just altering the name and wishing everyone will swallow it!

A study in the February issue of Epilepsia suggests that a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet can significantly reduce the number of seizures in adult epileptics.

This grocery list tells you what healthy alternatives to look for if you want a lot of carbs (fibrous or comples), if you're looking for food that contains a lot of proteins, dairy and eggs, condiments and spices or healthy fats.

Its no wonder so many people taut the high protein diets, claiming that carbs are the cause of your weight gain. Well that’s simply not accurate. Lets get to the bottom of the good carb bad carb issue