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.

Many people are addicted to sugar and don't even realize it is an addiction. It is good to be informed about the dangers of excessive sugar to the immune system. Also, find out how excess sugar contributes to arthritis, and speeds up the aging process.

Atkins...South Beach...The Zone...Low Fat...Low Carb...No Carb...Colonics (no way). Every time you turn around some new diet is telling you what you can and can't eat. And while binging on fries can lead to thunder thighs - for dogs, certain foods can be downright deadly. Check out our list of the top 10 most dangerous foods for dogs.