Over the last decade we’ve read many horror stories centered on how empty, fattening, and dangerous carbohydrate calories can be. And no, it’s not all starchy white flours and rice, but certainly the “simple carbs” of white breads, crackers, sodas and sweets are the worst offenders. There is no clear definition of what comprises a low-carb diet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture hasn’t established a specific definition for a daily low-carb allowance.
Although various diets, organizations, and studies offer some guidelines, experimentation is the best way to find your personalized carbs-per-day number. Some say 100-150 grams per day is low-carb, while others feel under 50 grams per day is an optimal range. But if you are trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight use care to choose healthy proteins as low-carb diets do not restrict high saturated fat, increasing the risk of heart attack and strokes.
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