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(ARA) - Low-carb mania is sweeping the country as the latest dietary and weight-loss trend. From women's magazines to leading chain restaurants, low-carb menu options are everywhere. But in our efforts to lose weight, we shouldn't have to give up good-tasting food.
"Nothing undermines a weight-loss plan more than the distressing sensation that you need more food or are sacrificing taste and variety," says Litehouse Foods Executive Chef Tony Merola. "Don't be afraid to have some dip with your vegetables or a little dressing on your salad."
(ARA) - American consumers are worshipping at the altar of the new low-carb diet niche, and the nation's food manufactures are right behind them. This increased consumer awareness is having an impact on every sector in the food industry, and the demand is strong for low-carb varieties.
"Low-carb is no longer a specialty niche catering to a small number of consumers, but a sector commanding attention that forges ahead," says Brian Jacobs, vice president of Tumaro's Inc. His company has jumped on the low-carb bandwagon with its latest offering: Tumaro's Gourmet Tortillas, a new line of flavored tortillas that are low in carbs. "Our company's products have become staples in the diets of Americans with special dietary needs and preferences," says Jacobs. "Tortillas that are low in carbs are a great healthy snack alternative."
(ARA) - Everyone seems to be talking about low-carb diets these days -- especially now that we are in the middle of diet season. Magazines are featuring Atkins and South Beach success stories, food companies are creating low-carb versions of familiar favorites, and even fast food restaurants are changing their menus to take advantage of the trend.
An estimated 80 million Americans have tried low-carb diets and the number is expected to grow over the next year as reports of their effectiveness spreads. According to WebMD, there is now evidence that the diets not only work, but are almost twice as effective as low-fat diets.
People also accepted the Scarsdale diet. In 1970's most people tried these diets to escape the haunting problems related to obesity. Scarsdale had a 14-day meal plan where as Atkins diet was an unlimited calorie intake diet in the form of fat and proteins with limited carbs.
Recent studies conducted in America by National Health Institute say one third of Americans trying to lose weight are following the low carb diet. Atkins diet and South Beach diet are very popular.
