Low Carb Question

RollTideLisa

Hi! I wanted to know how many carbs are allowed on a low carb diet? I have read under 30 on one site then under 100 on another site. Any help appreciated, thanks for your time.: )

I am also assuming the amount would change depending upon you caloric needs too? Sorry, I have no idea how this works!!

cajuntank

This is going to be a matter of vast opinion by some. If your question is really how many carbs to enter ketosis, then the usual estimate is around 30 (have not done a keto diet in over a decade, so someone can answer more clearly on that one). You can buy keto sticks to measure when you do actually enter ketosis and go from there. Some will say low carb is any lowering of carbs from your maintenance calories to enter a deficit. This can be any number as well, but usually you will see your other macronutrients calculated first (i.e.. protein at around 1g /lb of lean body mass, fat at .4g of bodyweight, then the rest carbs or however you deem to split the rest of your calories up to your deficit). In the end, the result is creating a calorie deficit and the way you best adhere to that diet to achieve your goals is what you should follow. If that's a keto style, paleo, reduced carb, etc...that will be your decision unless there is an underlying medical recommendation your Dr. gave you to follow one specifically.

RodaRose

"Low carb" can mean anything depending on who is talking.
What is your goal? Tell us what you are going for.