What is Low-Carb Diet (LCHF)? A low-carb diet is an example of dietary modification aimed at reducing obesity and preventing cardiovascular disease. In this day and age where sugary and starchy foods abound, a number of studies have increasingly shown that adherence to a low-carb diet results in greater weight loss, improvement in body composition, and reduction in blood sugar levels among diabetic patients (e.g. Hu et al., 2016; Shai et al., 2008). Indeed, much has been said about the wonders of low carb diet (sometimes low carb high fat, or LCHF) – such as how it can be effortless and hunger-free. What exactly is a low-carb diet? In most cases, it involves significantly reducing your carbohydrate intake by cutting…