as some of these low-carb diets tend to, you lose vital micronutrients, says Dr Amati. And she doesn’t recommend eating loads of cream and butter, as included in the Atkins diet, for example ...

Manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery stores have raced to keep pace with consumer demand, offering everything from beer and ice cream to breads ... more than 200 low-carb products.

fat-free ice cream, frozen yogurt, or a low-carb dessert, and pull out a half of a cup," says Jackson. "Most of the time there is a crater on the side so you want to clean up and eat that ...