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Foods Low In Carbs

Foods Low in Carbs Increase in Sales

With so many people on diets that are low in carbs, manufacturers of foods low in carbs are feeling the pinch. In 2003, total sales of foods high in carbs fell, while the sales of foods low in carbs went up. Here's a breakdown:

Sales of instant rice fell 8.2% and othe packaged rice fell 4.9%
Sales of white bread went down 4.7%
Sales of non-diet carbonated beverages fell 5.9%
Sales or refrigerated orange juice fell by 3.8%

On the other hand, the sale of foods low in carbs went up.

Sales of meat snacks (think summer sausage and jerky) went up 7.6%
Sales of nuts went up 8.8%
Sales of cheese were up 4%

As a result, food manufacturers are trying to come up with new low in carbs foods and low carbs versions of their current products. But buyer beware: When the amount of carbs in a product goes down, fat content tends to go up. And when fat content goes up, so does calorie content. Ideally, you'll exercise enough to burn off the extra fat and calories found in food low in carbs, but most people on a low carb diet (actually, people who are restricted to almost no carbs) report tiredness as a side effect, and therefore they aren't motivated to exercise. If exercise isn't in the cards for you, make sure you read your labels and get a handle on your portion sizes to avoid weight gain and stick with naturally low in carbs food like lean cuts of meat, fresh vegetables of the non-starchy variety, and some fruits that are allowed in later, less restrictive phases of your diet.