According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet may be effective in reducing weight and visceral fat.
In addition, according to the Mayo Clinic, a low-carbohydrate diet may help improve HDL (good) cholesterol and triglyceride levels more effectively than a high-carbohydrate diet. Part of this is due to the nature of a low-carbohydrate diet, which is high in lean protein and healthy fats.
There are many forms of low-carb diets, including the keto diet, the paleo diet, and the Mediterranean diet. Although each of these options has its own effects, they all rely on reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing the intake of healthy fats.
A low-carbohydrate diet begins by limiting carbohydrate intake to 20-60 grams per day. To keep carbohydrate levels low, you should eat protein sources that are low in carbohydrates, such as beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood.
At the same time, add a variety of non-starchy vegetables to your diet. Foods from soybeans, including tempeh, tofu, and edamame, also have low carbohydrate content.
