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.

For folks wanting to low carb but not sure where to start, this quick food guide gives you some ideas of what you'd be eating if you decided to "do Atkins."

I decided to start taking pictures of the low-carb foods I order so you can visualize exactly what I'm getting when I go out. These were taken at various times over the past few months and are a good representation of the kind of things you can order when you visit your favorite casual dining restaurant.

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THE eternal quest for a slimmer figure surges on, but it is not really hard to achieve. Simply eat a little less food each day. Eat less fatty and high carb foods. Make sure there are veggies, fruit, berries, nuts, cereals, lean meat, fish, low fat dairy products in the daily fare.

This story explains how easy it is to get at least 25 grams of fiber in your diet each day. From apples to innovative health drinks and concentrated, low carb, high fiber foods, there are numerous good options presented here.