Impact Carbs, Net Carbs and Effective Carbs – Is Marketing Slang Messing With Your Low-Carb Diet?
By Nick Nilsson Find out exactly what these terms mean, how they are being used in foods and supplements and if they are actually effective in a low-carb diet. The answers may surprise you! Low-carb diets are here to stay. There is no question that they can be very effective for fat loss when done properly. But low-carb diets aren’t easy for those who are used to eating a lot of carbohydrates. You must strictly limit the amount of carbohydrates that you eat in order to get results. It’s not unusual for a low-carb dieter to be found gazing longingly at a piece of bread or cake! But here comes nutrition and supplement science to the rescue in the form of non-impact carbs, net carbs and effective carbs with the promise of low-carb foods wrapped up in traditionally high-carb packages! It sounds like a dream come true to low-carb dieters who crave the taste of carb-containing foods but still want the results of a low-carb diet. These terms are the latest buzz words in the weight loss indust
