05-30-2004, 05:41 AM
In my not-very-informed opinion, I think the reason that the low-carb diets work is that most junk foods are primarily carbohydrates. So, people on low-carb diets have more motivation to avoid snacking. You have to be really hungry to grab a bun-free hot dog or something when you're just looking for a snack.
Low carb is just an empty phrase now anyway. I bet that most people who buy "low carb" stuff don't even know that it stands for carbohydrate, or what a carbohydrate is.
Of course, as a vegetarian, I haven't tried any low-carb diets. I'd be reduced to a cheese-and-broccoli diet! Does that sound healthy to you? :unsure:
Low carb is just an empty phrase now anyway. I bet that most people who buy "low carb" stuff don't even know that it stands for carbohydrate, or what a carbohydrate is.
Of course, as a vegetarian, I haven't tried any low-carb diets. I'd be reduced to a cheese-and-broccoli diet! Does that sound healthy to you? :unsure:
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete