One of the main difficulties of low-carb diets is counting the total carbs consumed. Oh, wait! Or is it net carbs? Complicated, right? In this article, we’ll discuss this confusion by answering some fundamental and significant questions – what are net carbs, the difference between net carbs and total carbs, and how to determine net carbs from food labels. So, let’s get our facts straight. What Are Net Carbs? Net carb is a term developed by food and beverage companies, and it is computed by subtracting the amounts of fiber and sugar alcohol from the total carbs mentioned in the nutrition label. The term “net carbs” is not supported by the FDA and is not the true representation of the number of carbs present in a particular food. Why Net Carbs? Net carbs interest people who want to consume less number of carbs yet enjoy the delicious foods that are…
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