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Popular Low Carb Diets

Atkins Diet

Atkins is a ketogenic diet (see below) for weight loss. The induction phase recommends 20 grams of carbohydrate per day

Sugar Busters

More like a moderate carb diet with a ratio of 30-40% carbs, but with a fairly low daily calorie intake.

Hampton’s Diet

Similar to Atkins, but with an emphasis on healthier fats – specifically macadamia nut oil.

Neanderthin

Low-carb and grain free.

Protein Power

Aims for 30 grams of carb per day with a similar ratio to the Zone Diet.

South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet has an induction phase that is very low carb, but then focuses on low glycemic, unrefined carbohydrates.

Zone Diet

Zone Diet has a ratio of about 40% carbohydrates (moderate), but it is often referred to as a ‘low-carb diet’.

Fat Flush

While the Fat Flush is actually intended as a detox diet, it has roughly the same macro-nutrient ratios as the Zone – about 40% carb.