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."

Numerous studies have proven that athletic performance and bodycomposition are improved when individuals follow the "Zone" eating program designed by Barry Sears, PH.D. Instead of the high carb, low fat, low protein diet that the Canada Food Guide recommends, a diet in which 40% of calories come from carbs, 30% from protein, and 30%...

Every day it seems we are bombarded with some new nutritional guideline to follow. One week anything with a carb is feared; the next week its low sodium only. So how can you decide what type of food is nutritious enough to buy on your trip to super market?Well . . if you live in New England, just follow the stars!