How to Use low-carb in a Sentence

low-carb

adjective
  • The recipe also checks the boxes of gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free and is very low-carb.
    Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Give yourself the gift of low-carb snacking today and get the crunch your taste buds will thank you for!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
  • First is that low-carb diets affect the calories-out part of the equation.
    Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Seeds, nuts, and low-carb vegetables like leafy greens are great sources of protein and fiber, too.
    Julia Ries, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Eat high-protein, low-carb meals to keep you full for long periods.
    Jennifer Cohen, Health, 18 June 2023
  • Note that not every low-carb pasta is gluten-free though, so make sure to always check the label.
    Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • This low-carb version of eggplant rollups doesn't skimp on the comfort of indulging in classic Italian food.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • But with more low-carb beers and even faux no-alcohol brews entering the market, knowing which one is worth your time can be tough.
    Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 25 May 2023
  • Participants in the current study were between ages 25 and 65 and all followed a low-carb diet.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The third tier included very low-carb and very low-fat diets for being too low in fiber or for restricting fruits, nuts and healthy fats, such as plant oils.
    Linda Carroll, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why researchers looked to the keto diet, a low-carb, moderate protein and high-fat eating plan.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The company was co-founded by Chou's mother, and makes bulletproof coffee, a type of high-fat, low-carb drink.
    Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 13 July 2023
  • Use zucchini as a low-carb noodle option in your lasagna, or trade out those greasy French fries for zucchini fries.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • Certain diets, such as the keto, low-carb, or plate method diet, may help guide your eating patterns.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 June 2024
  • Read more answers for FAQ about low-carb beers after checking out our favorite beers below.
    Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 25 May 2023
  • Also, swap crackers with low-carb veggies like red pepper.
    Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Non-dairy yogurts such as those made with almond, coconut, or soy milk are available in low-carb varieties.
    Stacey Hugues, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Kids meals, gluten-friendly, keto and low-carb options are also available.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2023
  • There’s also a good amount of carbohydrates in bread, which is why fans of low-carb diets may remove the food from their diet completely.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Such approaches include the low-carb, keto, paleo and Atkins diets.
    Christopher Damman, Fortune Well, 3 July 2023
  • Some low-carb diets, like keto, recommend cutting fruits from the diet.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Try spreading it on cucumbers for a satisfying low-carb snack.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • As for her diet, Halle sticks to a keto plan: a low-carb, high fat diet plan to kickstart ketosis in your body (a bodily process that burns fat rather than carbs for energy).
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Thanks to its high-fat, low-carb properties, sour cream can be incorporated into a keto diet in many ways.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Stevia Stevia or stevia leaf extract is a low-carb sweetener.
    Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The most popular approach is alternating daily between high-carb and low-carb days.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 18 June 2023
  • For someone who has long followed a keto or low-carb diet, reducing protein and ramping up millet and quinoa goes against every fiber of my being, so to speak.
    Mary Holland, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Benefits of Celery Celery is a low-carb vegetable that packs a lot of water, vitamins, and minerals.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 16 Apr. 2023
  • The keto diet focuses on a high-fat, low-carb, moderate-protein intake.
    Julie Upton, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
  • That means people following the keto diet eat foods like fatty fish, eggs, dairy, meat, butter, and low-carb vegetables like asparagus and spinach.
    Bychloe Taylor, Fortune Well, 6 Mar. 2023

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