In an effort to cash in on the low-carb craze, food manufacturers have invented a new category of carbohydrates known as "net carbs," which promises to let dieters eat the sweet and creamy foods ...

Size matters – at least when it comes to crafting nutrient content and health claims for food based on servings, according to ...

The smartest beverage for a low-carb eating plan is water because it contains zero carbs ... less than ten net carbs per ...

Finding low carb snacks can be difficult, as many common snack foods are high in carbs. Fortunately, you can prepare numerous tasty and creative snacks that fit your low carb lifestyle.

Enjoy cottage cheese as a flavorful snack by mixing it with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of nuts. Canned light tuna in water offers 21.7 grams of protein and zero carbs per 3-ounce serving.

Learn how to read a food label. To calculate net carbs, subtract the grams of fiber and half the grams of sugar alcohols from the total carbs listed, taking serving size into account. Look at the ...

Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of three macronutrients found in food and drink, the other two being protein and fat. Our bodies break carbohydrates down into glucose, which provides energy for our ...

Not all carbs are bad. In fact, carbs can be part of a healthy diet for us and our kids too. Author Phoebe Lapine shows us some carb- and kid-friendly snacks.