Low-Carb vs. High-Protein Diets: Which One Works? With the rise of diet culture an
With the rise of diet culture and countless weight loss strategies, two of the most popular and widely debated approaches are low-carb and high-protein diets. Both diets have their advocates and critics, and both claim to help with weight loss, muscle building, and improved overall health. However, their mechanisms and long-term effects on the body differ significantly.If you’ve ever wondered which diet is better for weight loss, muscle gain, and overall health — or whether you can combine aspects of both — you’re not alone. Understanding Low-Carb and High-Protein Diets A low-carb diet focuses on reducing the intake of carbohydrates — typically to less than 100 grams per day — and increasing the intake of fats and proteins to compensate for the calorie deficit. The idea behind low-carb diets is to shift the body from burning carbohydrates for energy to burning fat (a state known as ketosis). Types of Low-Carb Diets: Extremely low in carbs (less than 20–50 ...