There’s no such thing as a "no-carb" diet

July 26th, 2010 admin

When I tell patients how I advise a wheat-free, cornstarch-free, sugar-free diet on the background of a low-carbohydrate diet, some people ask: “But can I live on a no-carb diet?” Well, there’s no such thing as a “no-carb” diet. Low -carb, yes. No -carb, no. Here are the carbohydrate contents of various “low-carb” foods: Gouda cheese–3 oz contains 1.65 grams carbohydrates Mozzarella cheese–1 cup contains 2.89 grams carbohydrates Walnuts–4 oz (56 nuts) contains 2.96 grams carbohydrates Almonds–4 oz contains 1.38 grams carbohydrates Sour cream…


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